HERBAL STEAM THERAPY

Herbal Steam Therapy is an Ayurvedic treatment that has been around thousands of years. Toxins can accumulate in the body due to various reasons. These toxins need to be removed to prevent any health problems. An Ayurvedic steam bath is a simple and effective therapy to cleanse the body of toxins. A herbal steam bath (known as Bashpa Swedana) involves sweating caused by steam. Such a steam bath can help remove toxins from the body. It is a part of the cleansing therapy done after a massage.

steam bath in Ayurveda involves the use of a steam chamber. Herbs are used in the form of an oil to help remove toxins. The herbs for the steam bath have characteristics that help in correcting any imbalance in the Doshas (primary functional energies) of the body. The removal of toxins and correcting of Dosha imbalance helps to ensure a state of balance and good health.

Method – A Herbal Steam Bath treatment starts with a gentle application of warm herbal oil all over the body. Next, the individual is made to rest inside a steam chamber that lets out herbal steam from medicinal herbs, making the individual perspire profusely; this promotes cohesion between cells. The steam helps open up the very small pores of the skin thereby removing all wastes and detoxifying the body.

Benefits – Herbal Steam Bath is a perfect therapy for toning the skin and giving it a special glow. It helps reduce skin acne by cleansing and dilating the pores and washing out toxin accumulation. A steam bath also eliminates toxins from the body, clearing the respiratory system and has an overall calming effect that relaxes your mind. It helps to slow down the aging process and drooping of the skin by stimulating it.

Benefits of herbal steam therapy

It’s important to note that the specific benefits can vary depending on the herbs used and the individual’s health and preferences.