Dear readers! What Russian person doesn’t love a bathhouse! Regular visits to the bathhouse are not only a hygienic procedure. It's much more than that. In the bathhouse we relax and rest our body and soul, especially if we go to the bathhouse with a group. After a bath you always feel as if you were born again. And the bathhouse also heals! Today we will take fir oil with us and use it to treat ourselves properly in the bathhouse.
With the help of essential oils, the effect of visiting a bathhouse increases significantly: mood improves, resistance to disease increases, performance improves, and fatigue disappears. The fact is that oils are volatile concentrated substances that, when evaporated, are able to penetrate the body and act through cell walls. And the hot air and humidity of a bath or sauna are ideal for using essential oils.
During bath procedures, the body relaxes, skin breathing is activated, it becomes uniform and deep. The skin pores open, waste and toxins are removed from the body through sweat, and then all the beneficial substances from the air are absorbed with redoubled force and after about 30 minutes they begin their therapeutic effect on the body.
The rescue
In fact, fir oil is a real godsend for those who want to plunge into the magical atmosphere of the forest without leaving the metropolis. Using fir oil in a sauna is very simple , you just need to add half a teaspoon to the water for the heater - the sauna space will immediately be filled with a forest pine aroma.
Using this product in a bath has many advantages. Firstly, pine vapors clear the respiratory tract of mucus and phlegm, and secondly, they help the body fight various infections that are transmitted by airborne droplets. For example, traditional medicine recommends the use of this remedy during the flu and other colds. Do not forget the most important thing: the use of fir is always a guarantee of good health, cleanliness of the body, vigor, freshness and clarity of mind.
It is enough to add half a teaspoon of fir oil to the water for the heater.
Chamomile
Chamomile is one of the most ancient “medicines” in folk medicine. It is a real storehouse of various biologically active substances, vitamins and minerals. Its infusion is recommended to be used to improve immunity, treat respiratory infections and joint diseases.
An infusion of chamomile flowers strengthens hair and enhances its growth, has a beneficial effect on the skin (eliminates flaking and irritation). Therefore, it is useful to rinse yourself with a warm infusion of this healing plant at the very end of the bath procedure.
Time-tested
Fir was one of the first plants to be used back in the days of the first aromatherapy. At that time, the cleansing and healing properties of fir oil were highly valued. It should be noted that fir oil has not lost popularity to this day due to its uniqueness and versatility. Everyone knows that pleasant smells have a very positive effect on a person’s mood and internal state, while bad smells can depress, cause irritability and anxiety.
The pure pine aroma that fir oil has not only has a healing, restorative effect, it also cleanses the body of harmful bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms.
The use of this natural medicine in a bath is especially recommended during cold seasons. It is then that the body is especially susceptible to viral attacks, because with the onset of cold weather it becomes vulnerable.
In a panic, you should not immediately grab onto various medications that suppress the symptoms without absolutely destroying the cause itself - the source of the disease. This very focus must be eliminated in order to avoid further spread of the disease. Fir oil copes with this task perfectly. Its use is recommended both as a preventive measure and in the fight against a viral disease that has already spread and taken over the body. True, in this case, especially with slightly delayed treatment, recovery time will take a little longer.
The use of ichta essential oil in a bath is especially recommended during the cold season
Precautionary measures
In a desperate desire to recover or simply avoid illness, one should not forget about a sense of proportion. Fir oil has a huge number of beneficial properties, but this does not mean that you can breathe it as much as you like.
Staying in a room filled with the aroma provided by fir oil should take no more than 15–20 minutes. After a short break, you can again plunge into the fragrant forest fairy tale for exactly the same amount of time.
Fir oil, especially its use in baths and saunas, is highly not recommended for people with duodenal and stomach ulcers, as well as those with individual intolerance to this remedy. In addition, its use is contraindicated for people with an allergic reaction to coniferous plants. Fir oil is strictly prohibited to be consumed both internally and externally, together with alcoholic beverages. There are a large number of recipes for using this product in tandem with beer, most of these recipes are intended for baths. Few people know that fir oil and strong drinks are an extremely dangerous combination.
The benefits of fir in the bath
The healing properties of fir and its oils have been valued since ancient times; it was one of the first plants used for aromatherapy. To this day, fir essential oils have not lost their relevance and uniqueness. Dropping a few drops into a ladle of water and pouring it onto hot stones or hot wooden boards in a bathhouse immediately improves your mood, and irritation, anxiety and fatigue immediately disappear.
This natural medicine is recommended for use during the cold season. In winter, the immune system weakens, so the body is more susceptible to various infections and colds. When going to the bathhouse, stock up on fir oil and a fir broom in advance.
To improve your health in the bathhouse, the following therapeutic methods are used:
- inhalation
- fir broom massage
- rubbing
- foot baths
Essential oil for a runny nose - how to use
Disinfection using a special solution is an excellent method to cleanse a room from the harmful effects of germs and viruses. To prepare the composition, mix 15-20 drops of essential oil and 100 ml of vodka or alcohol, place it in a special container with a spray bottle. We treat the room 3-4 times a day, after ventilating it first.
Tea tree, eucalyptus or juniper oil are suitable for this composition. This method can be used both during the treatment of colds and for the purpose of prevention.
Inhalations are most often performed for coughs and runny noses. To prepare, you need to boil one liter of water, add 3-4 drops of ether to it. Essential oils of fir, sage, eucalyptus, rosemary, incense, and anise are ideal. Place the composition in a deep container, breathe over it, lowering your head. To achieve better results, you can cover your head with a towel. The duration of the procedure is no more than 10-15 minutes. Inhalations can be performed 2-3 times a day until complete recovery.
Rubbing is a method used to warm the chest when coughing. To prepare the product you need to take 1 tablespoon of base. This can be any vegetable oil (olive, coconut, sunflower) or fragrance-free baby cream. Add 5-6 drops of ether to the base. Rub the product with slow rubbing movements into the chest, back and neck. After the procedure, you need to dress warmly or lie under a blanket. Repeat no more than once a day, preferably before bed.
Aroma baths
A very effective, but at the same time unpredictable method of fighting a cold. It is better to resort to it at the first symptoms or, conversely, after treatment to support the immune system.
You should absolutely not take a bath if the temperature is above normal (36.6). To prepare the composition, mix 50 ml. bases (milk, honey or heavy cream) with 5-6 drops of ether. The finished composition is added to the bath at the last moment so that the volatile oils do not lose their beneficial and medicinal properties. The maximum water temperature is 37-38 degrees. The duration of the procedure is no more than 20 minutes.
Gargling is an effective way to treat a sore throat. For the composition, mix one glass of warm milk with any citrus essential oil (4-5 drops). Rinse every hour. Remember that you can't take essential oils internally, so don't ingest them. Do not use thuja or fir oil for rinsing, as they irritate the oral mucosa and can cause burns.
To prepare a compress, mix 2 tablespoons of vodka or alcohol with 3-4 drops of essential oil of mint, fir, juniper, frankincense or eucalyptus. Fold gauze or cotton cloth 3-4 times, dip into liquid and place on throat for 35-40 minutes.
Massage for a runny nose
To prepare a remedy for the common cold, mix 2 tablespoons of base (any vegetable oil) and 10-12 drops of essential oil (it is better to use a mixture of rosemary, mint, eucalyptus and pine in equal proportions). Dip your fingers into the mixture and do an acupressure massage of the sinuses, and also rub the wings of the nose. To relieve congestion, soak cotton swabs in oil and insert them into your nose for 10-15 minutes.
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An aroma lamp is an excellent preventive method if you use aromatherapy not at the height of seasonal flu, but from September. The likelihood of contracting colds and flu is reduced by 1.5-1.8 times. Install an aroma lamp in the common room, add 5-6 drops of essential oils to a bowl (the best combination is lavender, mint and eucalyptus). Aromatherapy session – 30-40 minutes.
Fir inhalations
Inhalations are a very effective method of treating colds, sore throats and bronchitis. You can read about how to make them correctly at home here. And today we do inhalations in the bathhouse. Perhaps holding them in a bathhouse is more effective. In addition to treating colds, inhaling fir vapors will also help you calm down and relieve insomnia.
To carry out inhalation, add 2-3 drops of the product to a ladle of hot water and sprinkle it on the hot stones. Inhale the aroma deeply through your nose. If you are performing such inhalation for the first time, then start with 1 drop; if there is no allergy, then the dosage of oil can be increased later.
Inhalation can be done in another way. Take a fir broom and brew it with boiling water in a separate basin. Wait a few minutes. As soon as the broom is ready, you will feel the pine aroma throughout the sauna. To enhance the effect, bring the broom to your face and deeply inhale the aroma of the broom for several minutes.
Rubbing
The effect of use will improve if fir oil is rubbed into the skin. It is better to rub when the sore spots are warmed up. The bathhouse, as you understand, is an ideal place to warm up.
This method is very helpful for arthritis, rheumatoid polyarthritis, myalgia, and pain in the hip and knee joints. Rub fir oil onto clean skin; you can pre-wipe with sea salt. You can find out about the benefits of sea salt here or here.
Massage with a fir broom
For a broom, fir branches no longer than 50-70 cm are collected, preferably with the growth of young needles. You can collect at any time of the year, but it is better to harvest brooms starting from March - April, when there is an intensive movement of sap in the tree. Usually, from this time until autumn, the needles of the tree are soft and fragrant. There is no point in repeating that you need to collect branches in environmentally friendly places.
The tradition of steaming with a fir broom is long-standing and it originated in Siberia and Altai, where coniferous trees have always been held in high esteem. Well-steamed young needles do not prick; they lie pleasantly to the body. Massage with a fir broom and its aroma have a disinfectant, antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect and
- strengthen the immune system,
- rejuvenate and strengthen the skin,
- relieve pain in a number of diseases,
- calms stress, nervous exhaustion and relaxes,
- stimulate brain activity,
- relieve fatigue after hard physical work.
Massage with a broom helps well with neuralgia, myalgia, arthritis, and many skin diseases. It should be noted that there are people with sensitive skin, they should be careful in the steam room. You also need to remember safety in the steam room - a broom that is too hot can cause a burn.
Field and peppermint
Decoctions of field and peppermint were used in Rus' by our distant ancestors. And to this day they have not lost their relevance.
Mint contains many useful components, including:
- menthol;
- carotene (precursor of vitamin A);
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C);
- tannins.
Thanks to them, mint has a comprehensive healing effect on the human body, helps in the treatment of diseases of the digestive and respiratory systems, eliminates the effects of stress, and improves sleep.
Mint decoction is added to hot water, due to which the steam room is filled with a pleasant and healthy menthol aroma. And while relaxing in the dressing room between visits to the steam room, it is useful to drink a cup of warm mint infusion.
