Good afternoon, my reader. A broom is a mandatory attribute for a bath. Correctly steamed, it saturates the air with a pleasant aroma, giving off beneficial essential oils. It is used to relax and restore blood circulation.
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Varieties
As a rule, branches of both trees and shrubs are suitable for making this important attribute.
However, the following plants associated with the branches have the greatest health value.
Nettle
After steaming, the plant becomes less stinging. A slight burning sensation is felt only after whipping.
They start harvesting from July to September, when the leaves of the plant are already mature.
It is important to collect grass away from highways. For example, in the forests, in your garden, in the fields.
Mowing is carried out choosing a dry sunny day. Wet raw material turns black and becomes covered with fungus, it can no longer be used.
Branches with a length of 45 cm are suitable for a broom, which are cleaned of the lower foliage. Then they are tied into a flat shape. Hang it under a canopy or in the attic so that the workpiece is thoroughly dry and ventilated.
A nettle broom is fragile, so it is not completely dried out.
The plant is used in combination with other herbs.
Steamed in this way:
- pour hot water for 10 minutes;
- cold - for 5 minutes.
A sign of correct action is skin redness. It occurs under the influence of formic acid.
Birch
One of the most popular and frequently used ones. In addition, it aromas and refreshes the air in the steam room.
Birch brooms are harvested 2 weeks after Trinity. At this time, an active sap flow begins in the plant, the foliage becomes a bright green color, accumulating a maximum of useful properties.
For harvesting, young, strong shoots are chosen, the leaves on which are juicy and elastic. Free of earrings, signs of disease and traces of pests.
The branches choose the lower, climbing ones. Length from 45 to 50 cm. Up to 5 mm thick.
Knit in such a way that the thickness of the handle does not exceed 7 cm.
Dry the workpiece in the shade. For free air circulation, at least 15 cm of free space is left between them.
A birch broom is steamed as follows:
- put in boiling water for 15 minutes;
- in the steam room, dry over the stones for 2 minutes.
Oak
Oak has a large amount of essential oils and tannins.
Harvesting begins in the second half of June - early July. At this time, the branches and leaves acquire special strength and elasticity.
Trees with large green leaves and no signs of disease are suitable. Cut off the side shoots with a sharp secateurs. Then in the shade they are laid out in one layer for an hour and only then taken home.
The broom is knitted as follows:
- laid flat, forming a so-called "shovel";
- the thickness of the handle should not exceed 5 cm;
- the outer side of the leaves is directed towards the inside of the broom;
- the workpiece is fixed with a twine.
Before drying, the product is kept under pressure for 24 hours. Then they are hung in the shade in a draft.
Steamed an oak broom:
- pour cold water for 2 minutes;
- hot for 3 minutes, covered with a basin.
Once the spicy aroma has appeared, the broom is ready.
The remaining water is used, gradually pouring onto the stones. It also concentrates essential oils.
When properly dried, oak brooms are used up to 5 times. Without loss of quality and useful properties.
Do you prepare brooms for a bath yourself?
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