Since the time of the ancients in the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia,
salts of the sea combined with soothing oils have been used to purify the body
by way of gentle ritualized rubs. From Bathsheba to Cleopatra, these natural
salts have been used to smooth the skin and enhance circulation, which is vital
to overall body health since skin is the single largest organ in the human
body. Dead Sea salts have long been a
popular export and are readily available at most health food shops and spas.
You can make your own salts, however, and not only control the quality and
customized the scent, but save money, too. The definitive benefit that is far
and above the cost savings is that you can imbue your concoction with your
intention, which is absolutely imperative when you are performing rights of
self-healing.
Shekinah’s Garden of Eden Salts
Shekinah translates to “She who dwells within” and is the
Hebrew name for the female aspect of God. Olden legend has it that she
co-created the world side by side with Yahweh, the god of Israel. This simple
recipe recalls the scents and primal memories of that Edenic paradise.
3 cups Epsom salts
½ cup sweet almond oil
1 tablespoon glycerin
4 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
2 drops jasmine essential oil
Mix well and store in a colored and well-capped glass
bottle.
Use these salts with a clean washcloth or new sponge and
gently scrub your body while standing in the shower or bathtub. Ideal timing is
during a waxing morning moon or at midnight during a new moon. You will glow
with health and inner peace.
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