It is difficult to imagine visiting a steam room without a broom. It saturates the room with aroma, helps to relax, improves blood circulation, rejuvenates the skin, etc. The correct broom for a bath should have medicinal properties, and also not crumble after steaming.
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Varieties of brooms and their benefits
A broom can be made from the branches of many trees or shrubs, but bath accessories made from the following types are considered the most valuable:
- Birch trees. The branches and leaves of the tree contain essential oils, tannins, vitamins, etc. Under the influence of high temperature, beneficial substances are released. A birch broom destroys pathogenic microflora in the air, and also has a positive effect on the functioning of the respiratory system.
- Oak. Steaming with such a broom is useful for restoring the epidermis that has been damaged (the bath can be visited after the wound surface is completely tightened and without signs of inflammation). The beneficial substances contained in oak branches improve the condition of oily skin, normalize blood pressure, calm the nervous system and help to treat hyperhidrosis.
- Lindens. Brooms are prized for their ability to strengthen the immune system, help fight sleep problems and heal headaches. Linden evens out skin color, relieves rashes and helps smooth old scars and scars.
- Needles. Most often, branches of fir, cedar or spruce are taken for knitting brooms. The branches of the trees fill the steam room with a strong aroma, inhaling which, a person strengthens his health. Rheumatoid and headaches disappear, the condition of the lungs improves, etc. The coniferous bath tool is not suitable for everyone. In addition to the barbs, which not everyone can tolerate, it is not recommended for people with dermatological diseases or delicate skin. Improper use of the broom can lead to scratches.
- Nettles. After steaming, the leaves of the plant become less burning. The lashing of nettles causes a slight tingling sensation on the skin. Nettle brooms help fight rheumatism, certain kidney pathologies, cramps, acne and muscle fatigue.
For delicate and sensitive skin, currants, bird cherry or cherry are well suited. These plants smell good and also have a number of medicinal properties.
You can assemble a steam room tool by combining various plants.
Procurement of raw materials, knitting, drying, storage and steaming
The masters of the bath business begin to procure raw materials for the feast of Trinity. The last day of collecting material is considered Ilyin's day (August 2). Branching is carried out in dry weather. Preference is given to trees that are no more than 3 years old. The forest in which the collection will take place must be in an ecologically clean area. You cannot make blanks near the route, power lines, factories and other similar places.
The collected raw materials are spread in a dry room. The rays of the sun should not fall on it. After drying, they begin to fold the bundles. 1/3 of the branches are cleaned and harvested so that there is a thick vine in the center and a thin vine at the edges. The matte, or inner, side of the leaves should fold (look) inward. To make the broom comfortable to hold, you should not make it too thick.
To tie the branches together, a cotton or hemp rope is used. Metal wire is not suitable for fastening, because gets very hot in the steam room and can cause burns.
When the brooms are formed, they must be dried. The products are hung upside down. Drying should take place in a cool room. After drying, you can fold it in a shock. Further storage should take place in a cool, dark and dry place.
There are many ways of steaming. The simplest is the technology in which the branches are immersed in cold water. After 15-20 minutes, the broom is transferred to hot stones and it is steamed (from its own steam).
To soften the leaves of the nettle, they must be dipped alternately and kept for 2-3 minutes in cold and then hot water.
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