A new trendy spa treatment making the news is the V-Steam, short for vaginal steaming, which is beneficial in relieving menstrual cramps and boosting fertility. It is not a new concept, as many would think, but has been in practice for long in different cultures across the world.How V-Steam Works?In this treatment, you need to sit bare on an open chair with a humidifier that emits steam of herbs for about thirty to forty five minutes. The V-Steam makes use of Chinese herbs, such as wormwood with antiviral properties brewed in mugwort tea that is said to have anti-fungal features, to help fight infections, reducing stress, regulate periods, clear hemorrhoids, reduce menstrual cramps and boost fertility.
Tikkun Holistic Spa
One of the spas providing this treatment is the Tikkun Holistic Spa at Santa Monica, California, where you can go for V-Steam session of thirty minutes costing about $50. Their treatment is based on the ancient practice in Korea in which a similar process was used to get rid of hormonal acne, stimulate hormone production, regulate menstrual cycles and cure many digestive disorders.
Long History of Vaginal Steaming
V-Steam or Vaginal Steam is in practice for centuries in different parts of the world.
What the herbs and wormwood do?Mugwort:
Mugwort finds its place in some of the Chinese treatments, such as moxibustion. This treatment is known to improve fertility in women. Several infertility issues are caused by poor blood circulation in lower part of the body and mugwort can assist in improving blood circulation and healing process.
Wormwood:It is an important herb and there are many benefits, ranging from easing labor pains to correcting vaginal infections and reducing fever to treating gastric disorders, of this herb.
