Cannabis Spa (Part 7): Bath salts with cannabis

High bathing fun for relaxing and dreaming

Bath salts with cannabis do not have to make you high and are not necessarily psychoactive. But it can be different: it depends on the amount of cannabinoids contained in your bath mixture and the duration of the bath. The homemade cannabis bath salt has mainly anti-inflammatory effects and nourishes the skin, it is ideal for pain, muscle tension, cramps and nerve pain. It leaves you refreshed and feeling relaxed and balanced.

Our cannabis bath salt recipes have the potential to relax your muscles and can produce a certain euphoria depending on the cannabinoid concentration and bath time. However, this is not comparable to the effect of smoked marijuana.
Whether psychoactive or not, in any case the medicinal effects of cannabis are unfolded by the special baths and can become additionally effective, relieve pain and release tension. You can decide for yourself how high the cannabinoid concentration is in your bath salts or bath tub.
According to the experience of patients, these baths work best if you stay in the Wanner for at least 20 minutes. It can also be longer (30-60 minutes) if you think it is necessary.

Cannabis bath salts - important tips

Emulsion and homogeneity:

In the emulsion, oils and water are evenly mixed by e.g. saponins. We use soap nut as a saponin and aloe vera and sunflower lecithin as further emulsifiers. This ensures that the oils do not collect exclusively on the surface of the water or the edge of the tub or are wasted. Instead, a good distribution in the water can be achieved.

Completely decarboxylated high quality cannabis flowers:
All cannabis bath supplements also require decarboxylation to be effective. (30 minutes at 150°C in the oven). This is an important step not to be skipped. It guarantees the full bioactivity of the cannabinoids contained.

The preparation of cannabis bath salts consists of 2 steps:

1.) Make a concentrated cannabis bath base
2.) Add this cannabis bath base to a salt and aloe vera mixture and perfect the whole thing with essential oils.

Making the cannabis bath base

For our cannabis bath base we again use the beneficial and highly valued soap nuts and of course high quality buds. The soap nut is also known for its anti-inflammatory as well as anti-microbial properties, just like cannabis.

The very special thing : soap nuts are unique in that their saponins can interact with the cannabinoids in the water. It distributes the cannabinoids evenly and makes them accessible to the body. So the soap nut is the perfect companion for cannabis cosmetics and marijuana bath additives.

No soap additives or products other than soap nut should be added. I also advise against the use of ready-made and liquid soap nut products. Just use the raw unadulterated base ingredients for the best result.
In the spirit of aromatherapy, citrus peel and lavender are added to the cannabis bath base. This makes for a particularly pleasant aroma, but it doesn't have to be. The cannabis bath base can also be used alone and directly without further additions.

The cannabis bath base does not contain any preservatives and must therefore be stored in a cool place. If this is not done carefully, mould can form. If you freeze the cannabis bath base, you can easily and conveniently store it for 6 months. Although the cannabis bath additives contain salt, this may not kill all microbilogical organisms. Therefore, always store in a cool place, preferably freeze and use within 1-2 weeks. The recipe is sufficient for 3-5 baths.

Ingredients for the cannabis bath base

• 2g sunflower lecithin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3-14g potent dried cannabis flowers (variety according to medicinal preference) or 2-8g hashish/kief or 10-28g resinous trim leaves.
• 60 whole soap nuts, divided into halves
• 3g dried lavender flowers
• the zest of an untreated lemon
• 1L water
• 30 ml aloe vera gel (fresh from the leaf)

If you divide this amount into 5 bath sessions, you will get a pain-relieving effect but no psychoactive effect. If you divide the amount into three or less portions, the effects will be intense and possibly psychoactive. A longer bathing time intensifies the effects.

Melt the sunflower lecithin in the olive oil. Pour the hot oil over the cannabis and let it infuse while you prepare the soap nuts.
Rinse the dry soap nuts with hot water and drain. Then put the soap nuts, citrus peel and lavender flowers in a bowl.

Bring 1l of water to a boil and add to the ingredients in the bowl. Leave covered overnight or for at least 6-8 hours to extract the saponins and other plant extracts.

After this time, pour the soap nut mixture into a potg and place on the stove. Add the marinated cannabis and aloe vera. This mixture should now simmer on a low heat while stirring constantly. Do this until the liquid has reduced by half. This can take 45-60 minutes.

Then allow the mixture to cool so that it is warm, but no longer hot. The plant parts are filtered out of the mixture with a cloth sieve and all the liquid is squeezed out completely.

Ready is your cannabis bath mix, which can be used for many medicinal and creative cannabis bath additives. The bath base makes about 250-480 ml of thick, heavy liquid. You can always add herbs of your choice or synthetic oils as you please.

Cannabis Bath Salts - Versatile Variations

The following recipe for cannabis bath salts can be varied in many ways. The recipe results in one bath.

Ingredients:

• 250-500g coarse Himalayan pink salt or sea salt
• 30 ml aloe vera gel (fresh from the leaf)
• 1 portion of the cannabis bath base
• essential oils as desired

1. Pour the whole amount of salt into a glass jug or tall glass container.
2. Scrape the gel out of the aloe vera leaf and mix the gel into the salt until it is well distributed.
3. Now add a portion of cannabis bath base and a few drops of essential oil of your choice. That's it

You can keep this mixture sealed in the fridge for 2 weeks, and in the freezer for 6 months. It is always good to use homemade mixtures quickly and as fresh as possible.

Cannabis Sweet Dreams Bath Salts

In this recipe, the essential oils of jasmine and carnation are used. They are among the precious essential oils that give this bath salt blend with cannabis a sensual floral note.

Ingredients:

• 250-500g coarse pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
• 30 ml aloe vera gel 8 fresh from the leaf)
• A piece of fresh ginger, pureed
• 2g white tea
• 1 vanilla pod
• 470 ml water
• 1 portion cannabis bath base
• 2 drops jasmine oil
• 2 drops clove oil
• 2 drops orange oil

Pour all the salt into a glass jar and add the aloe gel. Mix everything well.
In a pan on the stove, bring the ginger, white tea, scraped vanilla pods and water to the boil over medium heat until only about 60 ml of concentrated liquid remains. Let it cool down and stir again.

The cannabis bath base is now mixed with the cooled tea-herb mixture and added together to the salt. Mix everything well and stir.
Finally, add the essential oils and vanilla powder. The finished bath salt is stored in a nice container and is best used quickly. It is liquid to semi-liquid. If you do not use it immediately, you can store it in the fridge for 2 weeks or in the freezer for 6 months.

1000-and-one-night bath salts

Inspired by the Hammam tradition of the Middle East, this recipe has been created to enchant the senses and relax body and mind. Rose essential oil and clove oil are used in this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 250-500g pink coarse Himalayan salt or sea salt
• 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
• 1x cinnamon stick
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom (powder)
• 3 clove blossoms
• 10 saffron threads
• dried peel of a blood orange470 ml water
• 1 portion cannabis bath base
• 2 drops rose essential oil
• 1 drop clove oil
• 1 drop myrrh essential oil
• 2 drops frankincense essential oil

The finished bath salt mixture is semi-liquid.

Possible ingredients for medicinal cannabis bath salts

These ingredients are used alongside marijuana in cannabis bath salts and can be added optionally. Combine your own therapeutic blend according to your needs and taste.

• freshly squeezed lime juice/lemon juice
• freshly squeezed orange juice
• Aniseed stars
• fresh ginger
• Cinnamon sticks
• Vanilla beans
• Rose petals
• Organic essential oils
• white/black tea
• dried orange peel
• Dried or fresh medicinal herbs such as sage, thyme, camomile, mint, lavender flowers, marigold....
• Horse chestnut: the horse chestnut is considered the European soap nut

Note: Do not use inhalants to which you have an intolerance. If you are not sure, consult your doctor. Never use essential oils pure, but drop by drop, because they can irritate the skin and are much too strong pure. Always use bath mixtures promptly or store them in the refrigerator for a few days before using them up.

This might also interest you:

• Cannabis cosmetics, medicinal ointments and creams with cannabis, cannabis spa (1st part)
• Cannabis cosmetics, medicinal ointments and creams with cannabis, cannabis spa (2nd part)
• Kaneh Bosem recipe - the holy anointing oil from the Old Testament
• Cannabis Spa (Part 4): Marijuana Lotion Bars
• Cannabis Spa (Part 5): Making your own cannabis creams and marijuana lotions
• Do-it-yourself cannabis spa (Part 6): Cannabis & soap nut