All about maple bath brooms

Almost every Russian bath lover has a whole set of bath brooms at home. They can be made from all kinds of breeds. Maple products are common. You should know what benefits and harm these brooms can bring, and how to use them correctly.

These products for bath procedures have the following important useful properties:

• get rid of toxins;
• quickly relieve inflammation;
• remove phlegm from the human respiratory system;
• eliminate cold symptoms and help prevent colds;
• quickly heal wounds on the skin;
• stabilize blood flow;
• relieve joint diseases.

Maple blanks should be used for the following diseases:

• asthenia;
• cold;
• urolithiasis disease;
• diarrhea;
• various skin diseases;
• viral infections.

In addition, it should be noted that maple products have a pleasant and light aroma, which contributes to quick relaxation, helps to get rid of all negative thoughts. Such bath accessories are able to effectively absorb perspiration.

Massage in the sauna with a maple broom will be especially useful, because, like a birch broom, it is able to draw out all harmful toxins from the human body.

These natural products, as a rule, do not bring harm, but there are some contraindications for which it is not recommended to use them:

• alcoholic intoxication;
• mental illness;
• exacerbation of various chronic ailments;
• fungus;
• disruption of the urinary or cardiovascular systems;
• benign and malignant formations;
• high temperature;
• pregnancy, breastfeeding period;
• high blood pressure.

In order for a maple bath broom to be able to perform all its functions and be useful, you need to make it right. To begin with, a suitable material is selected. Products are predominantly made from broadleaf maple. The Canadian variety is a great option, but it's not easy to find. This variety has all the beneficial properties, it has the most effective anti-inflammatory effect.

Be sure to pay special attention to the color of the leaves. They should have a bright and rich green color.

Bath brooms should be procured no more than 40-50 cm long. Large items are not the best option, because when they get wet, they become very heavy, become rough and can cause discomfort to a person.

Up to 20 maple branches should be collected in one bunch, while they are laid out in such a way that a fan is obtained. The individual elements are tied in pairs, turning them face to face towards each other. This laying technology will allow the broom to maintain its shape in the future, and the leaf blades will not curl during the drying process.

To steam a maple broom, you can use a steamer or a simple medium-sized container. To begin with, it is filled with clean heated water, while boiling water is absolutely impossible to use, since the leaves can simply boil, after which the bath broom will become unusable. The workpiece will need to be in hot water for at least 15 minutes.

This time is quite enough for the maple leaves to swell a little and open up. They will acquire the necessary softness and elasticity. A properly steamed product will bend well and then take on its original shape.

Then you need to carefully place the workpiece in a container in an upright position and cover with a lid. After 20 minutes, you can take out the broom and hold it over the stove for a while.

Many bath attendants claim that fresh brooms can be used immediately after harvesting, and steaming can be done already before subsequent procedures.

It is better not to pour out the liquid that remains after steaming. It is perfect for watering the heater and walls. The resulting vapors will fill the entire room with a pleasant and healing aroma.

A maple product for bathing procedures is considered a universal option; it can be used both for light warming up and for massage, complex bath procedures. When using such a broom, it is worth remembering some important rules.

• Excessive and violent movements should be avoided. And also do not forget that maple leaves are capable of pumping up vapors perfectly, which is why such products will be the best option for various massages and inhalations.
• It is better to perform movements with a broom, gradually moving from head to heels. Only after this can you proceed to the arms and sides.
• Many experienced bath attendants argue that maple specimens are preferable to use only as relaxing ones. It is better to steam with them after stronger birch brooms.

Store products properly.

• Brooms collected from maple branches should be sent for drying immediately after use. Store such products in a thoroughly dry space. An excellent option in this case would be the attic. Pre-brooms are placed in tight boxes or simply laid out in the form of a fan in an empty space.
• Be sure to make sure that the broom will not come into contact with moisture during storage. Otherwise, the product will quickly begin to rot, and various harmful microorganisms will appear on the surface of the leaves.
• During the drying process, you can squeeze the brooms lightly. This must be done so that the maple leaves do not curl during the procedure, which often happens when the product is suspended.
• After the broom is completely dry, it should be put into the pantry, while it is not recommended to wrap it with foil for protection purposes, otherwise it may start to sweat. A properly dried bath product can be stored for 3 years.

For information on how to properly steam a broom for a bath, see the next video.