Reviving Mustard Bath Salts: The Origin, Benefits, and How To Use.

Nacher Wellness
Nov 6, 2025
2 min read

The Ancient Art of Warmth

For centuries, mustard has been used not only in cooking but also in traditional practices involving warmth and invigoration. Nacher Wellness’s Reviving Mustard Bath Salts combine this ancient wisdom with modern botanical support to create a truly restorative soak. We dive deep into the origin, benefits and how to use the reviving mustard bath salts in this blog post.

Understanding the Ingredients

What it is: A therapeutic blend of mineral salts, mustard powder, sodium bicarbonate, and essential oils designed for the bath.
Source: The main active components come from mustard powder (derived from the seeds of the Brassica genus) and epsom salt (Magnesium sulfate), which is a naturally occurring mineral compound.
Origin: The practice of using mustard seeds for warmth and comfort dates back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions. Epsom salt gets its name from the town of Epsom, England, where it was first discovered in spring water.

Usage

The power of the bath comes from the combination of warm water and the potent ingredients, particularly the stimulating effects of mustard and the relaxing effects of magnesium.

How to Use Reviving Mustard Bath Salts:

Prepare: Fill your tub with warm running water. Ensure the water temperature is comfortable and relaxing.
Measure: Add 35 to 45 grams (approximately 2–3 Tbsp) of the bath salts to the running water, allowing the salts to fully dissolve.
Soak: Step in and soak for 20 minutes. Focus on breathing deeply, allowing the body to relax and release.
Note: The bath may feel warming and invigorating due to the mustard powder and essential oils. Rinse off briefly after soaking.

Potential Wellness Benefits (The 'May' and 'Could')

This powerful blend focuses on promoting relaxation and deep muscle comfort.

May Support Muscle Relaxation: The high content of epsom salt provides the body with magnesium, which could potentially help to soothe tired muscles and ease tension.
Could Promote Invigoration: The mustard powder and essential oils (Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Thyme) create a warming sensation that may help to stimulate the body and promote a feeling of revitalisation.
May Aid in a Relaxing Detox: The combination of warm water, salt, and stimulating herbs might assist the body's natural processes, promoting a relaxing environment for the release of impurities and stress.

An Interesting Fact

The therapeutic use of natural salts for bathing is ancient; one of the earliest recorded examples comes from ancient Egypt, where Queen Cleopatra was known to take restorative soaks using salts harvested from the Dead Sea.

Where to Buy

Nacher Wellness Reviving Mustard Bath Salts is available to purchase at Bodyroll Studio, Blouberg, Cape Town.