Alpine Herbal Foot Soak

A simple foot soak for tired, dusty feet after a day outdoors. The dried herbs are kept in a small cloth bag so they do not end up down the drain.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Epsom salts
• 2 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tablespoon dried calendula petals
• 1 teaspoon dried peppermint leaf
• 1 small muslin bag or clean cotton cloth

Method

1. Place the calendula and peppermint into the muslin bag and tie it securely.
2. Fill a foot basin with comfortably warm water.
3. Add the Epsom salts and bicarbonate of soda, then stir until dissolved.
4. Add the herb bag and allow it to steep for a few minutes.
5. Soak feet for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse if desired and dry thoroughly.

Good to know

Make this fresh each time and discard the water after use. Compost the herbs if suitable.

Safety: For external use only. Do not use on broken or irritated skin. Stop if irritation occurs and take care, as wet surfaces may become slippery.