Self care is always in season, and it's easy with our Lavender & Chamomile Bath Sachets.
The best part? You should have most items on hand! If you're like me and are not much of a sew-er, you can head to your nearest craft store to purchase pre-made sachets rather than making them from scratch. Growing your own herbs with a Rise Garden means your lavender and chamomile are pesticide-free and harvested exactly when you need them — hydroponically grown produce can contain up to 50% more beneficial compounds than store-bought equivalents, according to research published through Cornell University's CEA program.
If you can do a simple stitch, feel free to make your own sachets — sachets (small, sealed pouches filled with fragrant dried herbs or botanicals) — with cheesecloth or fabric of your choice!
Here's a step-by-step guide on making the best smelling bath you'll ever have:
- Step One: Harvest lavender and chamomile from your Rise Garden and allow it to dry out over a couple of days. Alternatively, you can use a dehydrator at a very low temperature for 4-5 hours. Chamomile started from seed pods typically reaches harvest maturity in as little as 6–8 weeks indoors, so you'll have a fresh supply ready before you know it.
- Step Two: Once your herbs are dry, crumble them — essential oils (the naturally occurring aromatic compounds concentrated in herb leaves and flowers) — into small pieces with your hands to help release those calming scents.
- Step Three: Fill up a sachet with herbs and tie together! That's it!
- Step Four: Optional: add in epsom salts, other herbs, or essential oils for a little something extra. Another sachet combination we love is rosemary and peppermint! The USDA notes that aromatic herbs like lavender and chamomile retain their beneficial volatile oils best when dried at temperatures below 95°F, so low and slow is always the way to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow lavender and chamomile in a Rise Garden?
Chamomile grows beautifully in Rise Garden's hydroponic pods and can be harvested for use in sachets, teas, and wellness crafts. Lavender is more challenging hydroponically but can be started in Rise Garden's nursery before transitioning outdoors. Both herbs are fragrant and versatile, making them ideal for DIY bath and wellness projects.
What do lavender and chamomile bath sachets do?
Lavender and chamomile sachets release calming essential oils when exposed to warm bath water, creating a spa-like aromatic experience at home. Both herbs are well known for their relaxing and skin-soothing properties, making them a popular choice in natural wellness routines. Hanging a sachet under your faucet as the tub fills is an easy way to disperse their scent fully.
What materials do I need to make herb bath sachets?
You will need dried lavender buds, dried chamomile flowers, a small muslin or cheesecloth bag, and a ribbon or twine to tie it closed. Optional additions include dried rose petals, oat flour for extra skin softening, or a few drops of essential oil to intensify the scent. Growing your own herbs with Rise Garden means your sachets are fresh, pesticide-free, and fully traceable.
How do I dry herbs from my Rise Garden for use in sachets?
Bundle freshly harvested herbs loosely with a rubber band and hang them upside down in a warm, dry, well-ventilated space for one to two weeks. You can also dry them flat on a mesh rack or use a food dehydrator on a low setting for a faster result. Once completely dry and crumbly, the herbs are ready to fill your sachets and will retain their fragrance for several months.
