Ingredients & materials

• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried ginger root pieces
• 2 cups hot water, to be cooled before skin contact
• One clean, soft cotton cloth
• A clean heat-safe bowl and fine strainer

How to prepare

1. Place the dried rosemary and ginger root in a clean, stable, heat-safe bowl away from children and pets.
2. Pour in 2 cups hot water and steep for approximately 10 minutes, taking care to avoid steam and splashes.
3. Strain thoroughly to remove botanical fragments. Allow the infusion to cool until it is only comfortably warm, not hot.
4. Dip the clean cotton cloth into the warm liquid and wring out well. Test the moist cloth against the inner wrist before touching another area of skin.
5. Place the cloth gently against clean, intact skin on the shoulders, back, hands or feet for up to 10 minutes, provided it remains comfortable. Do not apply pressure or reheated liquid to maintain warmth.
6. Remove immediately if the cloth feels too warm or the skin stings, itches or reddens. After use, discard the liquid and any leftover botanicals, then wash the cloth.

Safety & preparation notes

For external, non-medical use only. Hot water and a wet cloth can cause burns: do not place a hot compress directly on skin, and always cool and test the temperature first. Do not use on broken, infected, sunburnt, inflamed, irritated or unusually sensitive skin; avoid the face, eyes and mucous membranes. Ginger and rosemary may trigger skin irritation or botanical sensitivity in some people. If you know you are sensitive to either ingredient, avoid this preparation. Stop at the first sign of redness, stinging, itching or discomfort. People with reduced temperature sensation, neuropathy, impaired circulation or a condition affecting skin sensitivity should seek professional advice before using a warm compress. Do not apply to injuries or use as a treatment for pain, swelling, inflammation or other medical conditions. Keep hot liquid away from children and pets.

Fresh-use only: The botanical water is not preserved and has no validated storage life. Discard the unused infusion after each preparation and wash the cloth before reuse. Do not drink the strained compress liquid.

From the Meadow

This rosemary-and-ginger version is distinct from our Chamomile & Lavender Compress because it uses different botanicals and a comfortably warm preparation rather than a warm-or-cool floral cloth. Both are gentle external-use rituals, not treatments. Our Rosemary Leaves and Ginger Root Pieces are the matching botanical ingredients.