Many spa treatments can be performed without visiting the salon, at home. One of them - turpentine baths, used with therapeutic and prophylactic and cosmetological purposes. About varieties of this procedure, its appointments and limitations, as well as the stages of carrying out, let's talk further.
Turpentine baths - composition
The main component used in this spa procedure, which is clear from the name, is turpentine. This organic substance, in fact, is a mix of all essential oils that are extracted from pine trees. The raw material is fresh resin, which is released through the incisions in the wood and subjected to distillation. The compound obtained has powerful disinfecting, warming, and analgesic properties.
On the basis of turpentine turpentine, not only means for making water baths are made. It is used for the production of external ointments and creams. In addition, drugs are produced called "Dry turpentine baths", which are balms for rubbing different parts of the body. Such drugs are not able to completely repeat the effect of turpentine baths and replace them, but they have a tangible effect and are recommended in the absence of the possibility of taking baths.
Invention of the technique of baths with turpentine, we are obliged to Dr. AS. Zalmanov, who opened it in the early twentieth century, studying the possibilities of therapeutic use of natural substances. One of the main directions of his scientific and practical work was capillarotherapy - treatment of various diseases by affecting the capillary network. The doctor developed methods of dissolving turpentine for hydrotherapeutic procedures, which became the main instrument of capillar therapy.
Turpentine for bathing, according to Zalmanov's designs, goes into application in the form of three forms with different additional ingredients (recipes from different manufacturers may vary). These are such forms as:
- yellow mixture;
- white mixture;
- mixed solution.
Yellow turpentine baths
Yellow turpentine bath solution, in addition to high-quality turpentine, occupying ½ of the composition, includes the following additives:
- Castor oil;
- oleic acid;
- water;
- sodium hydroxide.
The effect of the yellow mixture is based on the expansion of capillaries, the removal of pathological deposits from them. In addition, articular, tendon and ligamentous mineral deposits are dissolved, excess fluid is removed, breathing deepens, blood pressure decreases. There is an increase in body temperature, increased sweating, acceleration of metabolism.
White turpentine baths
White turpentine emulsion for baths, half composed of turpentine turpentine, includes as additional substances such substances:
- water;
- chopped baby soap;
- salicylic acid;
- extract of willow bark.
White emulsified form, characterized by complete and uniform dissolution of the ingredients, causes rhythmic contractions of the vessels, under which they alternately expand and contract. This leads to normalization of cardiac activity, increased pressure. Muscle spasms are removed, heat exchange is accelerated. At the same time, this type of procedure does not contribute to intensive sweating and temperature increase.
Mixed turpentine baths
The third form is mixed Zalmanov's turpentine baths, prepared by combining in certain proportions, depending on the diseases and individual characteristics of man, yellow and white turpentine mixtures. Based on the proportions, you can adjust the blood pressure to the optimum level. In addition, the expansion and purification of capillaries is caused, other effects inherent in particular types of baths are achieved.
Turpentine baths - indications and contraindications
The highly effective method of hydrotherapy, which is being discussed, is not always able to bring healing, and sometimes it can cause complications. Before the turpentine baths began to be used, the benefits and harms were carefully studied, which made it possible to clearly define the prescriptions for the curative course and the limitations to the possibility of using this therapeutic method.
Turpentine baths - indications
Applying turpentine baths, the benefits will not be felt right away. Under the influence of turpentine and additional constituents, many processes in the body are normalized, tissues are better supplied with valuable substances and purified from harmful accumulations, the protective functions of the organism are strengthened, and rejuvenation processes are included. Because suitable turpentine bath is not for everyone, it is strongly recommended to go through a thorough examination of the body in advance and consult with a doctor.
Procedures can be prescribed for such major pathologies:
- cardiovascular diseases, vascular disorders (hyper- and hypotension, angina pectoris , endarteritis , atherosclerotic changes, periarteritis, Buerger's disease, hemorrhoids, varicose veins);
- lesions of the osteoarticular and muscular systems (osteochondrosis, polyarthritis, fractures, osteoporosis, ankylosis, muscular atrophy, myositis, osteomyelitis);
- inflammation of the genitourinary system ( cystitis , pyelonephritis, salpingitis, urethritis, adnexitis, abnormal menopause);
- endocrine lesions ( hypothyroidism , diabetes, obesity);
- pathologies of neurological nature (parezy, sciatica, lumbago , ganglionitis, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, poliomyelitis, trigeminal neuritis, migraine);
- dysfunction of the digestive organs (cirrhosis, hepatitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer, cholecystitis, chronic pancreatitis, colitis);
- ENT diseases and injuries of the respiratory system (sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, tracheitis, pneumonia and pleura, laryngitis, otitis media, hearing loss);
- eye disorders (scleritis, glaucoma, retinal artery thrombosis, blepharitis, barley);
- skin pathologies (neurodermatitis, psoriasis, frostbites, adhesions, scars, scleroderma );
- variegated pain syndromes;
- chronic fatigue;
- decreased immunity.
Turpentine baths - contraindications
Adult patients are able to inflict turpentine baths harm if the prohibitions on procedures are ignored. In such cases, probably sharp exacerbation of existing pathologies, a significant jump in blood pressure, allergic reactions, failure of the heart rate, etc. The main contraindications in which turpentine baths are not carried out:
- open form of tuberculosis;
- heart failure;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- acute dermatological diseases;
- malignant processes in the body;
- arrhythmia;
- acute phases of inflammatory processes;
- hypersensitivity to the components of mixtures.
How to take turpentine baths?
Mixtures for procedures can be purchased at the pharmacy. Type of water procedures, duration, water temperature, mixture concentration, course duration, etc. are selected for each patient separately. At the same time, special attention should be given to the extent to which the procedure is acceptable to a person, whether uncomfortable sensations arise, whether irritability or fear is provoked. If you plan to make turpentine baths at home, their application must necessarily be agreed with the doctor.
Consider important recommendations regarding the preparation and stages of the water therapy session according to Zalmanov:
- The bath should be taken at least two hours after the meal.
- Water is collected in the bath to about half, while its temperature should be slightly above body temperature (about 37 ° C);
- Turpentine mixture should be diluted in a nonmetallic container, often it requires 20 ml of solution (for the first procedure - 5-15 ml) stir in half a liter of warm water and pour into a bath, mix well.
- The body should be clean before immersion, sensitive areas (groin, genitals, axillary region) should be lubricated with petroleum jelly or fat cream.
- During the procedure it is necessary to constantly maintain the water temperature by pouring hot water and controlling it with a thermometer (from 36 to 41 ° C).
- The duration of the procedure should not exceed a quarter of an hour (for the first session - no more than five minutes).
- After the session, you should wrap yourself in a terry towel or bathrobe and lie down under the blanket for at least three hours.
- The course is often 10-20 sessions.
Turpentine baths for weight loss
Many girls practice turpentine baths according to Zalmanov at home with the goal of losing weight . In this case, a mixed solution is recommended. The effect is achieved due to the activation of metabolic processes and blood flow, elimination of excess fluid and slags. According to reviews, the procedures allow you to throw up to 7 kg for 10 sessions, conducted daily, every other day or twice a week, but in combination with these, you should follow a diet and exercise.
Turpentine baths for joints
The active substance of the therapeutic mixture due to the ability to eliminate blood stasis in the capillaries and improve their work helps to establish joints with nutrients, eliminate inflammation and restore mobility. In this case, you can do local procedures - for example, turpentine foot baths. The course of treatment can take up to 40 procedures.
Turpentine baths in gynecology
Procedures with turpentine are effective in many women's diseases, they can remove inflammation in the small pelvis, regulate the hormonal background, normalize the menstrual cycle. In addition to various inflammatory pathologies, for 10-12 sessions, it is possible to significantly improve the situation with adhesions and infertility. Turpentine baths at home for the treatment of gynecological pathologies should be used with extreme caution.
Turpentine baths for face skin
Carry out treatment with turpentine baths that have a systemic beneficial effect on the entire body, and can be used to solve some cosmetic problems. So, the procedures help to get rid of skin rashes on the face, smooth out wrinkles, increase the elasticity of tissues, improve the complexion. Often with these purposes a white emulsion is used.