The right essential oil will make it even more pleasurable. And since you have to sit while you soak, you get to inhale the aroma molecules and enjoy a moment of stillness in a busy day. All you need is a large basin or square bucket, hot water, a Warm towel, a comfortable seat at the most relaxing height and the right essential oils. Just add them, drop by drop, to the water before you slip your feet in. You need up to eight drops per nine litres (two gallons) of water.

Aromatherapy Stimulating Foot Baths with Essential Oils

2 drops bay and 4 drops of ginger

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4 drops citronella and 4 drops angelica

Aromatherapy Relaxing Footbaths with Essential Oils

5 drops basil

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3 drops lavender and 3 drops geranium

Aromatherapy Therapeutic Footbaths with Essential Oils

For aching feet

4 drops thyme and 4 drops chamomile

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4 drops eucalyptus and 3 drops pine

For athlete’s foot

3 drops birch and 6 drops geranium

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8 drops tea-tree

Excessive sweating

6 drops lemongrass

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4 drops bergamot and 4 drops citronella

A Aromatherapy Mini Bath with Essential Oils

Footbaths and hand baths are especially helpful if you are elderly or have a disability that prevents you from taking a full aromatherapy bath – or simply if a full bath is impractical for you at any time.