During the existence of the bath, bathers have created a number of interesting "recipes" for steam, which strengthen the immune system and add unusualness to the procedures. Couples can be roughly divided into traditional and exotic.
The traditional ones include oak, birch, beer and kvass varieties. They fill the steam room with a pleasant aroma and are used everywhere. Exotic options include mustard or shitty steam.
The recipe for creating mustard steam is simple. To do this, you need to dilute a teaspoon of pre-fried dry mustard in a three-liter bucket of hot water. The "solution" is gradually poured onto the stove, during which the tart smell of mustard spreads throughout the room.
The mustard spirit is believed to have disinfectant properties. It serves as an effective prevention of rhinitis in cold and rainy seasons.
An alternative to mustard steam is horseradish steam. It is known that the plant has general strengthening properties. It is indicated for colds and infectious diseases, ARVI. As a natural antibiotic, horseradish also stimulates physical activity.
When preparing such an unusual steam, steamed leaves are suitable - dry or fresh. First, the leaves are soaked in hot water, after which the liquid is thoroughly filtered.Lovers of traditional options turn to herbs - in addition to a pleasant smell, they are responsible for a healing effect on the body. Each herb has its own list of indications that are taken into account when choosing:
- lavender and sage are recommended with symptoms of neuralgia;
- jasmine stimulates mental activity and increases concentration;
- oregano relieves nervous tension and anxietyfights insomnia;
- tansy flowers, bison leaves and poplar buds when mixed help to quickly cope with overwork and restore the body after exhausting physical exertion;
- a decoction of mint, oregano, spruce needles and birch buds soothes the nervous system and acts on the body as natural sleeping pill;
- eucalyptus, linden, thyme, oregano and birch leaves clear the airways, because of which they are indicated for any bronchopulmonary diseases;
- St. John's wort affects the body in two directions at once - smooths the symptoms of articular rheumatism and soothes the gastrointestinal tract;
- pine and spruce have long been used for reduce muscle pain or joints;
- linden has healing action on the skin. The plant removes traces of edema and cleanses the skin, preparing it for other care procedures;
- chamomile on a par with linden helps to get rid of skin imperfections - removes traces of acne and abscesses.
In addition to health benefits, fragrant vapors are an excellent competitor to perfume. To create pleasant, memorable smells, girls have long created "compositions" of lavender, basil and grated apples. Couples with cherry leaves, geraniums, oregano and bark of young willow shoots were equally popular.