How to properly soak a bath broom: types of bath brooms, benefits, tips for steaming

Photo from banyaspec.com Going to the bathhouse is a useful weekly procedure for health, improves blood circulation in the body, relieves stress, strengthens weakened immunity and relaxes all muscles.
The broom is the main steam room, which plays an important role. It is made from various varieties of trees, bushes or meadow plants. These are the bath procedures that need to be done to nourish the body with phytoncides and beneficial substances.

Ask anyone whether it is worth steaming unprepared, most will answer, of course not. Everyone chooses what they like. You can, of course, buy a fragrant bouquet, but there is no guarantee that it is made using the right technology and will suit you.

In our article we will reveal the secrets of the health benefits of brooms, as well as proper preparation for the bath procedure.

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The magical properties of a broom

There is a belief that the broom has magical properties. It has long been believed that this instrument is used by witches for movement and performing magical rituals. Healers use it to treat diseases and drive away evil spirits from the house.

It is worth noting that even today some believe in the magical properties of this instrument. There are people who use enchanted brooms to exorcise evil spirits, heal themselves and protect their home from evil. However, most often the broom is used for healing. It helps get rid of health problems such as:

Fever and heat. To get rid of them, you need to use a broom made from linden.
Radiculitis. To treat it, they use brooms, which are collected from nettle branches.
Body aches. This disease is treated with alder brooms.
Inflammation. To eliminate inflammatory processes, you will need a broom made of oak branches.

Additional Information! There are brooms made from birch. They are considered universal, so they are used to treat any ailment.

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Preparing the broom for use

Let's say right away that a freshly cut tool does not need such a procedure as steaming a broom. Moreover, it can be harmful for him, since the leaf blade accumulates excess moisture, which will affect its durability, ability to absorb or collect sweat from the surface of the body, release nutrients and microelements, and saturate the air with aroma. After all, in a steam room of small volume, up to 8 - 9 cubic meters. m. An excessively wet broom can reduce the quality of steam, making it more viscous and moist and, accordingly, heavier.

Processing a dry broom

The essence of preserving a deciduous broom is to properly dry it, so that from the shoot in general, and from the leaf blade in particular, all moisture is gently removed, which can support the development of pathogenic microflora, which ultimately manifests itself in such unpleasant processes as, for example, rotting or biocorrosion. It is quite obvious that the resulting lack of moisture in the broom makes it unsuitable for use, since it becomes excessively brittle and hard. This means that immediately before use it must be replenished to the required level. There are several ways to bring a broom to the required condition:

Delicate. When moisture is restored naturally, but over a long period of time. A dry broom is placed in a tub of cool water ahead of time, for example, the night before visiting the bathhouse. In this case, there is no exposure to unnaturally high temperatures, which, by destroying cell membranes, makes the broom restoration process quick, but not of sufficient quality. The leaf takes exactly as much water as needed - for 10 - 12 hours. The result is a more wear-resistant sheet and a natural aroma. A good way if you have time and are not in a rush. Accelerated. As you know from the school course, the occurrence of any physical processes or chemical reactions accelerates with increasing temperature. The essence of the method is that the broom is pre-soaked for 12 - 15 minutes in a tub of cool water, this removes surface dirt and dust and starts the process of saturating the cells with water. Next, the process is accelerated by transferring it to a bowl of hot, about 70 - 75 degrees Celsius, water. Here we hold the instrument for another 3 - 5 minutes. The use of boiling water is unacceptable, since a temperature close to 100 degrees Celsius triggers the process of destruction of the cells of the leaf blade, and the broom will quickly lose its leaf, and its surface will lose the ability to normally remove sweat from the surface of the body

This is especially important for birch brooms.

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Alternative option

It happens that there is no time for preliminary preparation of a birch broom. In this case, the indicated method, which helps to properly brew a broom in a bathhouse, comes in handy. First, you need to immerse the broom in a container of boiling water for 15 minutes, and then, turning the handle down, leave for another 20 minutes. During this time, you can make as many visits to the steam room. And then, with the broom already prepared, proceed to the bath massage.

The infusion obtained from steaming a birch broom can be used to wash your hair. With regular use, it will strengthen the hair roots and get rid of dandruff.

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Why steam or soak a broom?

True sauna connoisseurs know firsthand that a broom must dry properly before use, which guarantees the safety of all biologically active substances present in birch or oak leaves.

Steaming a broom correctly is not difficult; there are many recommendations and simply sensible tips, and they all boil down to the following:

The broom should retain foliage or needles, if you decide to make it from juniper branches;
The branches should become elastic and strong, the leaves should be firmly held in one mass;
If a bunch of branches is steamed and soaked correctly, it acquires an aroma and a specific smell, indicating a large supply of useful substances.

Important! In the classic preparation recipe, you need to soak with plain soft water; there should be no trace of foreign liquids, such as beer, vinegar or sugar syrup. If the broom is dried incorrectly, there is no point in soaking it with surrogate liquids; you can simply steam with a bunch of plastic rods.

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Steaming algorithm

1. Initially, you should inspect how the instrument is tied, and, if necessary, remove bare branches and add aromatic herbs. 2. Before steaming, be sure to wash the foliage with cold water. This is done in order to remove dust. 3. Soaking occurs in liquid at room temperature so that the foliage receives the required amount of moisture.

Most bath lovers use not only the remaining broth, but also cold water, after which they combine liquids to influence the temperature.

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What types of bath brooms are there?

From time immemorial in Rus', various trees and shrubs were used as this integral attribute of the bathhouse - birch, oak, pine, spruce, fir, nettle and juniper, and in the southern regions - eucalyptus.

Brooms can be divided into 2 groups:

fresh, which are collected 2-3 hours before bath procedures;
dried, which should be prepared in summer or autumn. They are ideal for steaming all winter and spring, until it’s time to assemble a new set of brooms.

As for the materials themselves, branches of trees, shrubs and even grass are used here. The most popular are:

oak: perfectly cleanses, suitable for oily skin, as it removes excess sebum and tightens pores;
birch: the most common broom. The leaves generate steam well and perfectly absorb sweat, cleanse and tone the skin;
lime: for people suffering from migraines. Helps cleanse blood vessels and relieve stress.
Eucalyptus: has a wonderful aroma and is good for the respiratory tract.
juniper - for careful use. Juniper is listed in the Red Book, so we do not recommend its use unless absolutely necessary. If you want to enjoy the pine aroma in the steam room, purchase pine steaming bags or essential oil.

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Broom spells at home, effective rituals

Some people don’t know what to do with new brooms when performing magical rituals and what kind of conspiracies there are with their use.

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Protection from failure

To perform this ritual, only a new broom is used. After you manage to treat the broom before the first use, it can be used for a spell against failure. The ritual is performed during the waning moon. While sweeping, you need to say the following words:

“I sweep the trash out of the house and drive away bad luck!”
Then all the garbage must be burned and the broom must be thrown away at the intersection.

Ritual to attract money

If you want to improve your well-being, you need to perform a ritual to attract money. For this you will need a broom. It is better to buy it at the market from an elderly grandmother. Now you need to figure out how to prepare the purchased broom for use during the ceremony. It should be placed in a corner near the front door. Then, when the waxing moon phase begins, you need to wrap the handle of the broom with green ribbon, and place coins in the corners of each room. After a month, they must be swept away, saying the following:

“I collect money with a broom, I call for prosperity and good luck!”
The collected coins must be placed in a bag and hidden in an apartment or house.

Ritual to attract love

Some girls perform a special magical ritual to attract a groom. To do this, you need to buy a broom early on Friday morning. Then you need to soak it in boiling water so that the purchased broom lasts longer.

Then you need to tie a scarf on it and say the following words:

“With this broom I sweep the floor and change my destiny. May love come to me and never leave!”
The enchanted broom must be kept in the house until the groom appears.

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Standard method of steaming a broom

The best option for steaming is during a trip to the bathhouse, and not before (the exception is heavily dried brooms).

It is recommended to steam the broom in 2 stages. First you need to immerse the broom handle in very warm water and leave it for several hours - this way it can be saturated with the necessary moisture. The optimal temperature to steam a broom is up to 60 degrees. Boiling water kills all healing properties.

Next, place the broom in a steamer (a bucket or large basin will also work), fill it with boiling water and leave for 10 minutes. This allows you to steam the broom quickly, while the branches and leaves get rid of pigmentation, the plant releases juices, all this remains in the water - then it is useful to use it for washing and rinsing off masks.

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How to steam a bath broom, brew it correctly

Real steam lovers prefer to use everything made in-house. It is better to prepare raw materials for this product in late June or early July. You need to do this when it’s dry outside. Young tree branches are ideal. Typically a bouquet consists of 50 branches.

In Rus', it has long been a custom to steam with a fragrant broom. This is not only an ancient tradition, but also a great way to take care of your health. The fact is that whipping and pulling are nothing more than an effective massage.

Massage improves blood circulation.
Increases sweating (which means it helps remove waste and toxins from the body faster).
Speeds up metabolism.

For a massage to bring maximum pleasure and benefit, it must be properly organized. Before the procedure, the dry collection must be steamed by immersing it in cold water for 10-15 minutes, and then in hot water for 3-4 minutes.

Before soaking, you need to rinse the foliage thoroughly. And do not overdo it with steaming, otherwise the leaves may become flabby and sour.

If the plant has just been collected, you don’t need to do anything with it, just wash off the dirt. After soaking, the liquid is able to absorb some of the beneficial properties, so it is better not to throw it away, but to use it to wash the body.

She will help:

Cope with dandruff.
Strengthen your hair.
Give them shine and a special aroma.

It is not recommended to brew freshly picked bouquets. Hot water scalds the leaves and they become wrinkled, heavy and very sticky.

The benefits along with the aroma will be greatly spoiled by such soaking. The product is no longer suitable for a bath; it will burn strongly, and the steam will be too wet and heavy. After the procedure, the person will feel tortured and disappointed.

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Features of steaming in the Russian tradition

It’s not so easy for a beginner to immediately figure out how to properly soak a bath broom.
Although, it would seem, what’s so complicated about it – pour boiling water over it and worry about your health. But the fact is that dry and fresh brooms are prepared in completely different ways for use in the steam room . During the preparation process, you may need water of different temperatures - from cold to very hot.

Bath attributes made from different tree species also have their own characteristics of steaming. Birch wood is processed in one way, and coniferous wood is processed in a completely different way. Otherwise, instead of a fragrant natural massager, you may end up with a bunch of shabby twigs that can hurt you. Also pay attention to how correctly the broom was assembled and prepared.

Experienced steam lovers know how to steam brooms for a bath - this, one might say, is sacred information for every steamer:

Fresh brooms are not steamed at all, so as not to spoil them. Green branches just need to be rinsed with running water or soaked in a basin and shake off excess moisture. And to strengthen the broom, they do this - by going into the steam room and staying there for some time, they stroke the body, already wet from sweat, with branches. This is how experts in bath procedures “temper” brooms;
Coniferous species are not suitable for people with delicate and overly sensitive skin. They can be used in another way - not for body massage, but for aroma. Just put it on the shelves and inhale the unique healing smell;
Eucalyptus varieties are beneficial for their abundance of essential oils and disinfectant properties. But a bunch of such branches is not very convenient for use in a steam room - they are thin, and the leaves on them are long and narrow. It’s better to use a little trick: build a combined bundle of oak and birch branches and add eucalyptus branches to them. This broom is convenient and combines the benefits of all trees.

General recommendations on how to soak a broom correctly

A bath broom is a “conducting tool” between steam, the benefits of nature and human health.

All these tips are suitable for steaming eucalyptus, linden and nettle brooms. B B

PREPARATION IS IMPORTANT. Before steaming, always wash and rinse the broom thoroughly to remove dust, remaining dirt, and prepare the stems and leaves for the further steaming process.B
CONTROL. Steaming a broom is a process that requires your special attention. You must ensure that the leaves do not become limp and the stems do not become sour.
DRY BROOM – STEAM, RAW – RINSE. Brooms made from fresh stems do not need to be steamed. It is enough to rinse them under running water, shake them and use them for their intended purpose.B
DO NOT POOUR THE INFUSION FROM THE STEAMER. The water from the steamer can be used for practical purposes – it’s a healing and natural infusion! For example, for washing your hair or the whole body. Yes, yes, you shouldn’t be afraid that the water is cloudy, but there are so many benefits in it! In addition to the amazing aroma, you will get a feeling of freshness, and you will “absorb” an additional portion of beneficial elements.
FOLLOW THE LEAVES. We steam brooms with brittle leaves in non-hot water and then warm them over stones, while dry ones can be soaked in cold water. When we turn the broom over the hot stones, we need to make sure that the leaves do not stick together. Your ideal broom should be voluminous and fluffy.

Here are the best bathhouses in St. Petersburg, where experienced bathhouse attendants work. Looking at how they steam the brooms, you will be convinced that our recommendations are correct.

How to soak a bunch of branches according to science

It would be correct to soak the foliage before the bath, and steam it before direct use. Competent connoisseurs of a real bathhouse know that these are two different procedures that are required for full use in the bathhouse.

Soak the broom before the bath

The process is lengthy, and sometimes you have to soak for at least several hours so that warm water, no more than 40 o C, penetrates into all the pores of the branches, giving them the necessary flexibility and elasticity. It is the flexibility of the branches that determines the elasticity and ability to withstand the blows and pulls of a professional steam room master.

The birch twigs, dried to the point of “ramming,” are wrapped in a damp cloth, sometimes even in a plastic bag, and sent to collect moisture for at least a day. Therefore, it is better to use such banner options only as a last resort.

A real birch broom, when dried, retains 90% of the foliage; its color, of course, will become dull and inexpressive. When properly dried, the leaves do not fly off at the slightest touch. If the bunch is soaked in properly selected water, the foliage will become brighter and softer.

Do not soak twigs with leaves in water with honey or any organic liquids. Large molecules of aromatic oils, beer, wine, honey, sugar and other organic matter, like corks, clog the pores in leaves and branches and prevent precious flavonoids, tannins and resins from coming to the surface.

The main mistake in the preparation process is the use of hard water. Sometimes, in order to properly soak oak or birch branches, water is specially collected from springs or cleaned for a long time with chopped natural silicon. You should not use purified water from water filters based on ion exchange resins for soaking. Its composition is more similar to an electrolyte than to drinking water.

How to steam an unprepared broom

A properly prepared birch banner can be immediately used without unnecessary preparations. It's just a matter of steaming it up. Before using it in a steam bath, it is immersed in hot water and moved to the heater with heat. The water flowing from the broom falls and evaporates from the hot surface of the stone, steaming the leaves and branches with a cloud of heat and steam.

When exposed to high temperatures, the leaves release viscous natural resins and light soluble sugars on their surface. Some of the released substances immediately pass into water and land on human skin. They easily penetrate into the thickness of steamed skin and tone the tissues. With resins, the situation is more complicated; due to their high viscosity, even at high temperatures, they have to be literally thrown onto the back and sides of the steamer.

On average, one high-quality broom loses no more than 15-20% of the available amount of resin. Therefore, if the broom is soaked correctly, it can be used several times.

The situation is more complicated if you received an overdried or old birch broom, and there is no way to soak it. In this case, you can use an accelerated preparation scheme, but, most likely, you can use it only once.