Well, who does not like to take a steam bath in the bathhouse? Probably not like that! Pour some water on hot stones and climb onto the top shelf in the steam room. And there is no way to do without a steamed birch broom.
Russian bath has always been famous for its heat and brooms. Only in it you can completely restore your strength, cleanse your body from fatigue and dirt. In addition, the bathhouse is known for its healing properties: oxygen supply to tissues is enhanced, the body is quenched, and muscle tone is increased. And in all this, a broom, the main attribute of the bath, takes part. Let's pay him special attention and find out what they are, how to knit a broom for a bath, what are its qualities and properties.
DIY broom
Of course, it’s easier to buy a broom somewhere in the market, but made with your own hands, it will become even more valuable. You can learn how to knit a broom for a bath from the regulars of the steam room. Each has its own way. Here is some of them.
From the armful select several straight branches, with two to three forks and thick leaves, up to 50 cm long, and pull them with a rope. At the same time, the handle should not exceed 5 cm in diameter in order to be comfortable to hold. Winding the rope, divide the broom in half, pass one edge through the middle and wrap one part a couple of times, and the second end with the second end. Then connect the two halves and tighten the rope a few more turns. Keep in mind that the broom should not be too tight, otherwise it will quickly break when used. And it should not be loosely tightened so as not to crumble.
Another way to knit a broom for a bath. As in the first version, you need to take several branches, at a height of about 15-20 cm (closer to the leaf part), tighten with a strong rope. Then, without trimming the edge, wrap the bottom of the handle. You should get a small loop between the two stitches for which you can hang a broom.
What bath brooms can I use?
The most popular were brooms made of oak and birch. The special healing properties of the leaves of these trees affect not only the skin, but also the entire body. For example, a birch broom is indispensable for people suffering from rheumatism, as well as for colds. A broom made of oak leaves has a healing property - it gives a soothing effect.
There are also such types of brooms: from nettle (recommended for radiculitis), linden (relieves headaches), eucalyptus (from colds), little-known maple (antiseptic effect), coniferous (normalizes blood circulation) and others. A greater effect can be achieved using combined brooms (that is, in one - several tree species) or alternating them.
When to cook bath brooms?
Experts recommend harvesting branches in early summer, when the leaves are already strong, saturated with essential oils, but have not yet become stiff. Early in the morning on a sunny day, feel free to go to the nearest forest belt. Avoid separately growing trees, as well as those that grow along road and railroad tracks.
Now you know how to knit a broom for a bath, when and which branches to harvest. It's time to enjoy the steam room!