How pleasant it is to soak in a fragrant bath after a hard day's work! It allows you to relax, unwind or think about a problem that has arisen. Water is able to give energy, relieve fatigue. And if you add needles to it, you can provide a healing effect on the body. Therapeutic baths are prescribed for a variety of diseases. Their effectiveness has been tested by more than one generation. Let's look at how useful a coniferous bath is. Let's figure out how to take it.
Benefits of pine baths
Water procedures are very useful for a person. A coniferous bath provides a number of therapeutic effects on the body.
In traditional medicine, patients are often given a whole course of such procedures. After all, they stimulate the functioning of many important organs. A bath with pine needles perfectly calms the nervous system, relieves fatigue, and stimulates the heart.
In addition, such procedures have a great effect on the skin, smoothing it, increasing tone andsoftening the covers.
Active substances of needles
The healing properties of the bath are due to the rich composition.
The needles contain the following substances:
- Microelements. The needles are rich in microparticles of copper, iron, cob alt. Such components provide an improvement in the condition of the skin, favorably affect the functioning of the circulatory system and the musculoskeletal system.
- Vitamins. The plant component is rich in carotene, folic acid. In addition, the needles contain a large amount of vitamins K, E, group B. Such components help speed up metabolism, stimulate regeneration processes, and provide rejuvenation. In addition, they improve blood flow and heart rate.
- Phytoestrogen. This is an analogue of the female hormone, which is of plant origin. Of course, a coniferous bath is very useful for the fairer sex, as it improves hormonal levels and has a beneficial effect on the reproductive system.
- Antiseptics. Pine needles are a real source of phytoncides. It contains many substances with disinfectant and antibacterial properties.
- Essential oils. They have the ability to relieve psychological stress. In addition, they have anti-cold and immunostimulating effects.
- Antioxidants. The components effectively bind various pathogenic substances and free radicals.
Such a unique composition could not go unnoticed by doctors. Pine bath is a physiotherapy that is often recommended as a supportive therapy or excellentprophylactic.
For what diseases is this procedure recommended?
Indications for the use of pine baths
Such procedures are widely used both in medicine and in cosmetology. At the same time, they can be carried out at home. However, be sure to consider, before you start taking coniferous baths, indications for their purpose.
As a rule, such therapeutic measures are prescribed under the following conditions:
- Stress, fatigue, insomnia. Water procedures after a hard day's work can perfectly relieve fatigue. In addition, the needles allow not only to eliminate tension, but also to fall asleep soundly.
- Osteochondrosis, diseases of the joints, accompanied by pain. Pine needle baths perfectly reduce the severity of discomfort.
- Pathologies of metabolism. Pine needle microparticles penetrate the body through the skin. They normalize the electrolyte balance, are able to stimulate the process of splitting fats. That is why coniferous baths are recommended for patients suffering from overweight. Minerals provide a diuretic and diaphoretic effect.
- Reduced immunity. Water procedures with needles can be an excellent prophylactic against colds. However, they are no less effective in the period when the flu or another virus has already attacked the body. The bath helps to increase the tone, facilitates breathing. In addition, being an excellent antiseptic, pine needles have an active effect on pathogenic microflora.
- Dermatitis and othersskin diseases (abscesses, ulcers). Baths help with frostbite. Pine needles, thanks to vitamins and phytoestrogens, have a positive effect on the epidermis.
In addition, coniferous baths are prescribed for people suffering from:
- from hypertension;
- varicose veins;
- thrombophlebitis;
- gout;
- rheumatism;
- pathologies of the respiratory system;
- kidney ailments;
- asthma;
- bladder inflammation.
Such water procedures have a positive effect on almost the entire body. In addition, the needles have a pleasant natural aroma that will give a feeling of coziness and comfort.
Contraindications
Like any therapeutic measure, water procedures have a number of pathologies in which they are not recommended. To protect yourself from possible complications, it is best to consult a doctor. The range of prohibitions for the procedure is quite narrow. But if at least one of the pathologies below is observed, then it is better to refuse such an event as a coniferous bath.
Contraindications to the procedure:
- tumors (any: benign, malignant);
- chronic ailments, long-term inflammatory processes;
- certain heart disease, atherosclerosis;
- pressure surges;
- open unhealed wounds, stitches, burns.
It is important to make sure you are not allergic to pine needles before taking a bath. If even a slight irritation to this component is noticed, then the event shouldrefrain.
needles for kids
For some children, these measures are prescribed. However, you can use a medicated bath and for prevention.
They are used:
- to strengthen the immune system;
- treat lung diseases (cough, asthma);
- soothe babies suffering from hyperactive;
- treatment of rickets;
- combat insomnia, nervousness, stress.
Recommended coniferous baths kids underweight.
can be carried out similar activities for babies who are 6 months old. However, doctors prescribe hydrotherapy with pine needles with 1 year. It is strictly forbidden to use pine baths for babies. Particularly crumb up to 1 month. At this time, the skin of babies too sensitive.
Before you resort to water procedures for children, be sure to visit the pediatrician. This will protect the crumbs from the negative effects. Also have to be carried out test for the presence of an allergic reaction.
Preparation of baths
such ingredients can be used for water treatment:
- pine concentrate (extract);
- tincture (made from dried or fresh needles);
- tablet;
- balm;
- powder.
All of the above means have useful properties. The easiest way to add to the water extract or concentrate.
If you are using dried or fresh needle, it is possible to prepare a bath 3ways:
- You will need a canvas bag. You can replace it with a nylon stocking or even gauze folded in several layers. Dip a handful of needles into the bag and attach it to the faucet. Water, spilling through the needles, will be enriched with all useful substances.
- Prepare the infusion. Grind the needles. For a baby bath, you will need 5 tbsp. l. crushed raw materials. For an adult - 25-30 tbsp. l. Pour the needles with 2 cups of boiling water and place the broth in a thermos. Leave the remedy for 2-3 hours. Then strain and pour into water.
- To prepare a coniferous concentrate, use the ratio of 1 kg of raw materials to 15 liters of water. This mixture should be boiled for 30 minutes. Then the concentrate should be infused for 12 hours. This amount is enough for 200 liters of water.
Pine bathing
To take a bath, you can use different types of raw materials.
Of course, each of them has its own dosage:
- Decoction. For an adult, it is recommended to add 3-5 liters to the bath. For a child - 0.5-1 l.
- Coniferous extract for bathing. Calculate the amount using the ratio per 10L - 2ml.
- Pills. For a baby bath, ½ tablet is enough. For regular - 1 pill.
Take a bath once every few days. Bath time is about 15 minutes. The water should not be too hot or too cold.
Coniferous-s alt bathing
This is a very he althy bath. After all, it combines the power of 2 remedies: s alt and needles. Such waterprocedures have an excellent effect on the nervous system, stimulate physical development (in children), strengthen muscle tissue, and have a beneficial effect on bones. Often, such bathing is prescribed for rickets.
To take a bath that will bring the desired healing effect, you should remember the proportions.
For 10 liters of water you will need:
- S alt. It is best to use the sea. It will take 100 g.
- Pine needles extract. 2 ml is added.
Pine herbal bath
Spruce-pine collection can be combined with any herbs. However, before resorting to such activities, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
The following combinations of needles are common:
- With valerian. The bath has a great effect on the nervous system. Provides relief from fatigue and tension. Sets for a sound sleep.
- With mint. Recommended for women.
- With St. John's wort. Great for boys and men.
- With fennel. Relieves spasms, relieves tension.
- With motherwort. This is another type of soothing bath. Great for fighting insomnia.
Bath with soda and s alt
These baths are beneficial for two reasons. They perfectly relax and effectively fight cellulite.
First determine the purpose of your bathing. After all, it depends on her how a bath with soda and s alt should be prepared.
Let's consider both ways:
- Relaxing bath. Recommended for wateradd 2 tbsp. l. soda and a handful of sea s alt. Add a couple of drops of pine essential oil or any other.
- Anti-cellulite bath. In this case, 1 kg of s alt and a little more than half a pack of soda are added to the water. The duration of the bath is 15 minutes. Hot water recommended.
But before using soda for water procedures, be sure to consult a doctor.
