Benefits Of Sitting On Hot Water And Salt

The new normal now is women sitting on hot water mixed with salt to expose the vigina to the steam. They claim this improves vagina health and cleans it. In some cases, other herbs are added such as mugwort, wormwood, chamomile, calendula, basil and oregano.

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The process is very simple as it can be done at home or in a regular spa within 20 to 60 minutes.

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1. Add about a cup of your chosen herbs to a basin of hot water.

2. Let the herbs steep for at least a minute.

3. Remove your clothes from the waist down.

4. Stand or squat directly over the basin. Some people prefer to place the basin in the toilet and then sit on the toilet.

5. Wrap a towel around your waist and legs to prevent the steam from escaping.

Benefits Of Sitting On Hot Water And Salt

Naturally, the stream improves blood flow to the vagina. This promotes wound healing. Promoters list several claims such as: 

1. reducing menstrual symptoms, such as bloating, cramps, exhaustion, and heavy bleeding

2. boosting fertility

3. promoting healing after childbirth

4. reducing stress

5. treating hemorrhoids

6. increasing energy and reducing fatigue

7. treating headaches

There is no scientific evidence to back up this claim. And there is a mixed review on the benefits from users. While some users claim it did relieve itch, pain and some minor vagina problem, it gave others complications. Some notable complications are burn, infection, etc.

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The vagina cleans itself naturally. Infection can be treated with drugs clinically proven. Steam can kill the good and bad bacteria in the body and make the skin of the vagina prone to infection. The presence of salt makes the vagina more prone to infection.

Sitting On Hot Water And Salt For Infection

The skin of the vagina is very delicate. Plain cool water is good enough. Salt excoriates skin, making more pockets for infection to harbour. The hot steam gives the salt more ability to excoriate the skin of the vagina.