All about linden brooms for baths

There are several types of plants from which you can make brooms for the bath. One of these options is linden, although it is used less frequently compared to birch and oak. And this is a big mistake, since linden has medicinal properties. In this article, let's take a closer look at the features and properties of linden broom for the bath.

The use of a linden broom has a beneficial effect on the body. In the composition of this bath attribute there are vitamins and useful substances: carotene, vitamin C, tannin components, phytoncides, hesperidin, thyliacin, saponins. The main advantages of linden broom are:

• a bright, dense aroma during the steaming procedure;
• has a soothing effect;
• the ability to cause profuse sweating, which helps to expel toxins from the body;
• the presence of relaxing, relaxing effect;
• beneficial effect on the respiratory organs.

In the linden is useful mainly all the parts present, whether it is bark, leaves, buds or flowers. Let's get acquainted with the useful properties of linden.

• The fragrance of the linden tree has a calming effect on the nervous system. If you take a bathing procedure in the evening and have a slight bath with a linden broom, you can count on a deep and restful sleep. Also can disappear present before the headache, there will be lightness in the whole body.
• Linden has an expectorant effect, beneficially affecting the lungs, removing phlegm and promoting purification of the bronchi. In the period of colds, emitting essential oils from the linden attribute in the steam room have a productive healing effect on the entire body. In addition, this plant has antipyretic and diaphoretic effect, which is especially relevant for colds.
• Billet of linden will help to heal the existing injuries on the skin in the form of wounds and scratches, as well as cure rashes.
• The use of linden broom will help get rid of salt deposits in the muscles and tissues.

The use of any plant, in addition to the benefits can have a harmful effect on the body. The use of linden broom is not recommended in the following cases:

• individual intolerance to the plant;
• Cardiovascular diseases, in which it is forbidden to visit the steam room.

When making this accessory from linden for the bath, you should follow some important rules. The procedure of cutting the appropriate branches is recommended to make in the initial period of flowering of the trees. The timing of harvesting may vary depending on the region.

Predominantly linden blossoms from late May to early June. During this period, all the necessary vital resources of the plant are connected, therefore, such a broom for the bath will have the maximum number of necessary useful substances.

Start the operation preferably in dry, cool weather to avoid leaves falling off the branch. You should choose a place away from roads, central parts of the city and factory buildings.

The product of linden in finished form should be stored suspended, choosing a shady place or a dry ventilated room. If it is not possible to hang the broom, it should be placed on straw to draw out excessive moisture.

A linden broom, dried and treated according to the rules, has a light wood and honey odor and a natural yellow-green color. Such a bath accessory has a shelf life of 3-4 years. But do not forget that the longer the shelf life, the less healing properties remain in the product, even under ideal storage conditions.

To properly steep a linden broom for the bath, you should follow some rules.

• Water for steaming should be hot, with temperatures no higher than 90 degrees.
• Blank before the procedure should be rinsed under cold water. This action will help wash away dust and prevent crumbling of leaves and flowers.
• Steaming bath attribute of lime lasts no longer than 15-20 minutes. If the time is exceeded due to excessive exposure to high temperatures, the structure of the broom will be destroyed.
• Ready product should not intensively whip the body, as it can quickly wear out.

Before starting to use a bathing accessory made of lime, it is recommended to get acquainted with some important rules.

• If the water left after steaming a linden broom is splashed on the heated stones in the bath, the resulting steam will have a pleasant fragrance, it can have some beneficial effects for humans: calming, relaxing, helping to breathe easily.
• A linden broom should be used during repeated visits to the steam room. He should always be slightly wet, so it should be periodically dipped in a bowl of warm water.
• Create steam with such a broom should be careful, because you can get a burn.
• It is not allowed to make whipping motions in the chest area, you should do with light stroking.
• The linden broom is not designed for whipping the body, but to move the hot steam in order to release essential oils, as a light means of massage.

Massage with a linden accessory should be started in a horizontal position by stroking the legs from the foot upwards to the pelvis, repeating the movement 3-4 times. Then a transition is made to the thoracic area. First you stroke starting from the thighs and moving up along the abdomen and chest towards the sides of the torso (5-7 times), then move across the torso (4-5 times).

Then move to the arms. Raise them up and make 4-6 movements in the direction from the hand to the shoulder. Then the back and neck should be steamed using a similar method in the sitting position.

Then in the same sequence is carried out in the posture. The process ends with the rubbing, which is carried out by the leafy part of the linden broom.

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