Herbs and spices can create sensations when added to bathwater. The different scents stimulate the senses. Herbs can be combined to make a spice bath bag which can be placed in your tub or hung at the faucet as the tub fills. have a spa-type perk right in the comfort of your home. Here’s how you make one.

• For a stimulating soak, best for early morning dips in the tub, use lovage, mint, rosemary, sage, orange, pine and/or thyme.
• For a soothing soak, best for a night dip after a tiring day at work, chamomile, sandalwood, lavander, marjoram, marigold, and/or mint.
• For relief for aching joints and sore muscles, try sassafras, wintergreen, and/or lavander.
• To ease stress and fatigue, plut in some pine, sage and fir soaked in a cup of cider vinegar.
• Place them in a cloth or net bag tied with a bit of twine up top. Toss it in the water or hand at the faucet.