Sauna brooms are
considered a mandatory attribute of the procedures in a traditional Russian
bath. These accessories are made from a wide variety of materials, each of
which has unique properties. In this article we will consider the most popular
types of bath brooms and tell us in which cases they need to be used.
Leafy brooms
The most common leafy brooms are birch and oak. Also used are brooms from linden, alder, maple, eucalyptus. Each of these materials has its own characteristics and advantages:
• birch is recommended for the prevention of
colds
• oak has
anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects;
• linden
has a positive effect on the functioning of the kidneys and soothes the nervous
system;
•
eucalyptus relieves muscle tone, eliminates joint pain;
• alder
intensively draws toxins from the pores of the skin;
• maple has
disinfecting and healing properties.
Conifer brooms
Conifers
are less commonly used for making brooms, since not everyone likes the thrill
of touching needles. To eliminate the excessive rigidity of the needles, before
use, such brooms are placed in wooden steamers and steamed well in boiling water. Also,
before the coniferous massage, you should intensively warm the body to avoid
damage to the skin. Experienced bath lovers claim that with the proper use of
coniferous brooms, you can eliminate all the inconvenience and get triple
benefits. It is important to remember that over time, the needles crumble, so
coniferous brooms are stored for no longer than two weeks. The most popular
materials:
• juniper
has antihistamine properties and helps fight allergies, a high concentration of
essential oils has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• spruce
and cedar brooms improve blood circulation;
• fire
relieves psychological fatigue, adds vitality and strength.
Mixed
heterogeneous brooms are often used. To diversify their composition, cherry
branches, mountain ash, currants, viburnum, young hazel, ash, and poplar are
added. Regardless of what material the broom is made of, it should be strong
enough, durable and high quality - only in this case the bath procedures will
be pleasant, comfortable and useful.