Ingredients: 1 cup fresh rose petals 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup Epsom Salt Equipment: Medium mixing bowl 12" square of cheesecloth   or a large coffee filter rubber band

Instructions:

Crush rose petals and cloves together in a bowl  Loosely pack mix into the cheesecloth or coffee filter and form a loose packet, securing with the rubber band. Steep "sachet" in hot water in the bowl for 5 minutes.  

Meanwhile, fill tub with warm water and Epsom Salts.  Add rose & clove "tea", squeezing squeezing gently to extract as much as possible.  Enjoy at least a blissful 10 minute soak! 

Roses are very soothing to skin, and the scent is a natural de-stresser.  Cloves are natural pain relievers, and in China are believed to be an aphrodisiac.

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