Since ancient times, a nettle broom has been considered the most beneficial for health. Having taken a steam bath with him, you could forget about rheumatism, radiculitis, arthritis and skin diseases for a long time. Even a healthy person feels much fresher and more energetic after a massage with a nettle broom. But in order to get a medicinal effect, you need to know what type of plant is suitable for this, when and how it is harvested. The steaming process is no less important, because improper use will give nothing but painful sensations.
Nettle broom for a bath
Indications and contraindications
Indications for use:
- anemia, tuberculosis;
- bronchitis, arthritis;
- gout, rheumatism;
- eczema, colds;
- boils, acne;
- alopecia.
Bath procedures allow you to quickly cope with the symptoms of colds.
Contraindications:
- hypertension;
- kidney disease;
- first trimester of pregnancy;
- increased body temperature, blood pressure;
- the presence of ulcers, open wounds;
- mental disorders;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- malignant neoplasms.
Because nettle increases blood clotting, it should not be used by people with high cholesterol levels as there is a risk of blood clots.
How to steam with a nettle broom
You also need to skillfully steam with nettles, it’s not all that simple. If you don’t want to get huge blisters on your skin and a possible allergic reaction, prepare for useful procedures.
Be sure to steam properly, warm up your body, let your skin become moisturized and elastic. When you first enter the steam room, just warm yourself on the shelf, breathe hot air, warm up all the bones and insides.
Then be sure to go out to rest, cool down for a couple of minutes. But the second time you enter the steam room, when the body becomes responsive and steamed, you can start steaming with a nettle broom.
This is a proven method; you don’t feel the stings of nettle stings at all. The skin is so warm that instead of a stinging pain, you only feel light tingling sensations. It's a pleasant feeling.
