Herbal steaming is the process of boiling several types of fresh or dried herbs to create steam in a steaming box or tent. It is increasingly used in therapy and health promotion to stimulate blood circulation, relieve muscle aches and pains, help the bronchi expand to make breathing easier, and expel lochia in women after childbirth. The method for herbal steaming is to steam for no more than 10-15 minutes per round. Come out and rest outside the steaming box for about 5 minutes for 2 rounds.

What are the benefits of herbal steaming?

• Stimulates blood circulation
• Relieve muscle aches and pains
• Relieves nasal congestion in people with colds, allergies or mild asthma.
• Helps open pores and sweat.
• Helps expel lochia in postpartum women.

What are the contraindications/precautions for herbal steaming?

Contraindications to herbal steaming

• Have a fever of more than 38.5 degrees Celsius.
• Feeling tired, sleep deprivation, and lack of food
• Within 30 minutes after eating a full meal
• People with serious infectious diseases such as tuberculosis
• People with underlying diseases such as epilepsy, epilepsy, severe asthma, severe kidney disease, heart disease, have chest pain, shortness of breath.
• People with blood pressure higher than 140/90 mmHg who experience dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, or nausea or vomiting.
• People with open wounds, wound inflammation, or skin infections
• Women during menstruation or pregnancy
• People who are allergic to herbs or heat

Precautions for herbal steaming

• People with blood pressure below 90/60 or above 140/90 mmHg are at risk of fainting and must be closely monitored and cared for.
• Do not steam for more than 30 minutes. This will cause loss of water and minerals through sweat, resulting in fatigue and possible fainting.
• While using herbal steam, if you experience chest tightness or difficulty breathing, you should stop immediately.