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Bath broom ((ロシア語:банный веник), (:ˈbannɨj ˈvʲenʲɪk); (フィンランド語:vasta) or ''vihta'') is a besom, or broom, used in Russian bathhouses, or banyas, and in Finnish saunas. A bath broom is typically made out of the branches and leaves of a tree or shrub which secretes aromatic oils. The branches and leaves are then dried and tied around a wooden handle.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Stuccu: Best Deals on Sauna venik Buy Exclusive Deals 70 OFF Save Big Lowest Price On Sauna venik Best In Stock Fast Free Shipping. Up To 70% off! )〕 The broom is used to massage a bather's skin and generate heat. ==Types== The bath broom can be made out of almost any tree or shrub whose twigs are sufficiently flexible, have no thorns, and do not emit any sticky or harmful substances. Different species of plants are believed to have different effects on humans. Some brooms are meant to have a soothing, relaxing, soporific effect, such as birch, oak, eucalyptus and Gukanov’s combined. Others, on the other hand, are meant to have a stimulating effect, such as rowan and tansy. All, however, can be used for thalassotherapeutic massage. Birch bath brooms help to ease muscle and joint pain after exercise and physical activity, clears skin rash, accelerates the healing of wounds and bruises, has an overall calming effect on the body. Its main effect is the expansion of the bronchi in the steam in saunas, thus promoting discharge of mucus and aiding lung function. It is thus helpful for asthmatics and smokers. Birch leaves contain essential oils, tannins, vitamin C, and provitamin A. After a massage with a birch bath broom, the skin becomes smooth, firm, and gains a more pleasant color. A scalp infusion can be used at the end of the sauna session to strengthen the hair and eliminate dandruff. Oak bath brooms are more suitable for people with oily skin, as it helps to dry the skin and make it firmer. It has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. The oak aroma prevents the blood pressure from rising too much in the sauna. Oak leaves contain large amounts of tannins. An oak infusion can be used as a remedy for certain skin diseases and sweating feet. It calms the nervous system after intensive physical and mental exercise. Tilia, otherwise known as basswood, lime, or linden, is used to relieve headaches. It also has a diuretic effect with a mild effect on the kidneys, accelerates sweating, and has a soothing, healing, antipyretic effect on the body that helps to expand the bronchi. Alder bath brooms are generally used to cure colds, as well as muscle and joint pain. Pine bath brooms must be steamed in boiling water for 10 minutes, and can be used once they have become soft. It is useful to add one or two pine twigs into birch and oak brooms. The infusion can be used on the rocks or for washing. Fir tree bath brooms are used during wintertime in Siberia, while juniper bath brooms are used in Central Asia. The resinous substances found in these plants irritate the skin, stimulate sweating, and increase blood circulation deep in the muscles and even in the internal organs. This type of bath broom is usually used for specialized massages, e.g. for back pain, neuralgia, sciatica. It also sanitizes the air and prevents respiratory infections. Fir tree and juniper bath brooms cannot be made in advance, as the needles dry up and fall off, and thus must be used fresh. Eucalyptus bath brooms are often used in the Caucasus. The leaves of the eucalyptus contain around 1-3% of essential oils, which account for its therapeutic properties. It is particularly useful for colds and a sore throat. In the sauna, it is usually pressed against the face and breathed through the nose for 4–5 minutes. However, eucalyptus branches are thin and flexible, and the leaves are longer than other plants, so a eucalyptus bath broom is very difficult to control during the massage. Morning bath brooms made with rowan leaves and tansy stimulate the nervous system, eliminating the relaxing effect of the sauna and preparing the body to work, which is why it is usually used in the first half of the day. Nettle bath brooms are used to treat joint, muscle, or lower back pain after exercise. It has a powerful local irritant, anti-inflammatory effect and can be used as a remedy for sciatica, rheumatism, and gout. When used regularly, it reduces blood pressure and eliminates nervous tension. However, if whipped with force, the leaves quickly get damaged and become unusable. It is normally dipped in hot water for a few seconds and used only after warming up the body with light strokes. Nettle is a well-known remedy for fractures, sprains, bruises, hematomas, etc. specifically due to its burning properties. Gukanov’s combined bath brooms are a combination of oak, linden, birch and juniper twigs, where the juniper twigs are usually hidden within the broom. It is usually stored in the attic, laid out on the floor in several rows on top of each other, with dry brooms at the bottom and wet brooms at the top, or hung during rainy weather. This storage method is troublesome, but it will keep the broom flat—in the shape of a fan—and easy to use. Storing it in the dark helps it keep its aroma, color, and freshness, as the leaves lose their color and smell when exposed to light. Maple, walnut, ash, and elm can also be used to make bath brooms, as can young shoots of the cherry tree, cut early in summer. Bundles of any herb, including medicinal or aromatic ones, can be added as well. In summer, usually only entirely herbal ones are used, including those used for rubbing. Seasonal bath brooms should of course be used fresh, as they contain a lot of essential oils and phytoncides. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Banny venik」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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