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- Indications and contraindications for procedures in a phytobarrel
The phytobarrel is an individual sauna of an oval or rectangular shape, made of healing cedar wood.
During the session, the person’s head is outside the barrel, which prevents overheating of the brain vessels. To ensure comfort, benches with armrests are built inside cedar baths. And healthy herbal decoctions and essential oils are added to the water. The water in the barrel is heated using a steam generator, which also produces steam.
Before using this healing method, you should study what indications and contraindications the cedar phytobarrel has.
What it is?
A phyto-barrel made of cedar is a sealed container, round, square or oval, intended for SPA sessions. It is believed that the first designer of cedar barrels in their modern form was the herbalist from Khakassia Vasily Podterebkov. He created such a container about 50 years ago. Although wooden fonts filled with hot steam from herbal decoctions have been used in Rus' for centuries.
But the first cedar barrels were not popular and were used mainly in Siberia, where they were created. Only 20 years later this device began to be used everywhere. And now a mini-sauna made of healing cedar wood can be found in many sanatoriums and even private baths.
Modern barrels no longer use water, as was the case in ancient fonts. The container is filled only with hot steam from herbal infusions. Because doctors have found that the beneficial substances from steam are better absorbed by the skin.
The procedure does not require a lot of assistants. Steam is supplied automatically into the barrel using a steam generator connected to the container using a fitting. The resulting condensate is discharged through the drain hole. Phyto-sessions are available everywhere, both in medical institutions and in private premises.
Procedures in cedar barrels can be taken sitting or lying down, with the body comfortably positioned inside. In this case, the head remains outside. This fundamentally distinguishes a phytobarrel from a regular sauna. At the same time, the vessels of the head do not experience increased and completely unnecessary load, and moist and hot air enters the lungs when the head is tilted.
Expert opinion
Yaremchuk Svetlana Sergeevna
The owner of a SPA salon knows everything about beauty treatments
The temperature in the cedar barrel is maintained from 40 to 60 degrees. Humidity is always 100%. The procedure is similar to taking a hot bath or Russian bath. To enhance the healing effect, you can add essential oils or a combination of herbal mixtures to the phyto-barrel.
Installation
You can install a herbal bath in any room of the apartment: even a storage room or balcony will do. All you need is an outlet nearby. The barrel does not need to be connected to a water supply, since it works solely by releasing steam. There is also no need for a hood: the barrel is completely sealed and retains the emitted steam inside.
Installation will not take much time. Strict adherence to the instructions in the instructions will allow you to carry out the installation yourself.
The energy consumption will also please users. The steam room is very economical and consumes no more than 2 kW. This level is comparable to the consumption of an electric kettle, which is found in every home.
What is the benefit
Cedar phyto-barrels are rapidly gaining more and more fans, thanks to their benefits for the body. The procedure combines the healing power of cedar and a life-giving bath with respiratory inhalation of herbal vapors.
Visit to the cedar barrel:
- relieves muscle tension and fatigue;
- increases immunity;
- normalizes blood pressure;
- removes waste and toxins;
- tightens and rejuvenates the skin;
- hormonal levels are normalized;
- promotes weight loss and cellulite reduction;
- the nervous system is restored;
- blood flow in the pelvic organs is stimulated, which prevents the development of gynecological and urological problems.
With regular procedures, the body will be protected not only from colds, but also from many other diseases. Ailments always lead to the appearance of a negative emotional background, and a person who feels cheerful and healthy is in a good mood and can easily withstand stress.
During the procedure, all body systems are involved. This is a kind of training for the heart, since under the influence of temperature the heart rate can increase. In a certain sense, 15 - 20 minutes in a cedar barrel serves as an alternative to a short run.
Contraindications to procedures
Despite the positive effect on the body, if you have some problems, you should not visit the cedar barrel.
Direct contraindications are:
- infectious and colds in the acute stage;
- any inflammatory processes in the body;
- severe chronic pathologies;
- malignant tumors and uterine fibroids;
- asthma, COPD;
- thrombophlebitis;
- postoperative period for 6 months;
- open tuberculosis;
- atherosclerosis;
- bleeding, including menstruation;
- increased intracranial pressure;
- skin diseases: fungus, eczema, psoriasis;
- heart and kidney failure.
Important! Procedures in a cedar barrel are strictly prohibited for pregnant and lactating women and children under 3 years of age. It is also advisable to refrain from vaping for people who are afraid of confined spaces, do not like or do not tolerate high temperatures.
How does the procedure work?
A steam therapy session in a cedar barrel has a specific algorithm. You should not violate it, since in this case the positive effect will not be achieved. And gross violations or neglect of contraindications can lead to extremely negative consequences.
It is important to follow the following order:
- Visit the phytobox on an empty stomach. The last meal is allowed 2 hours before the session.
- Before visiting the barrel, take a shower with cosmetics: the body must be absolutely clean, without creams, ointments or oils applied to it. The skin pores must be open so that herbal extracts can penetrate into them to the desired depth.
- Before the session, you should drink a glass of water or juice to avoid dehydration.
- During the session, they sit or lie down, depending on the design of the barrel. The body should be as relaxed as possible. The procedure lasts 15 – 20 minutes. The time cannot be exceeded.
- At the end of the procedure, you need to spend 30–40 minutes in a warm room, putting on a warm robe. At this time, you can take a warm shower and drink a herbal decoction.
- To consolidate the therapeutic effect, it is recommended that after steaming you undergo a cosmetic procedure such as a massage or body wrap.
DIY healing device
A phytobarrel is a very simple device. It can be done with minimal cash costs. But here it is worth making a reservation: such a task is within the capabilities of those people who love to create with their own hands. It will be difficult for a city dweller to cope with “this puzzle”. Let's get started?
Materials and tools
steam generator canister
Stocking up:
- Nails, or better yet, self-tapping screws;
- tongue and groove board;
- circular saw;
- screwdriver;
- with an axe;
- iron tire;
- thermocouple with switch;
- a metal container for storing water;
- thermostat;
- bars 50×50 mm;
- hinges for the lid;
- plastic hose;
- container for condensate;
- gloves;
- safety glasses.
Manufacturing technology
To create a phyto-barrel for weight loss and health, we do the following:
- we make a frame from bars and make a box, since it is almost impossible for beginners to make a barrel;
- we organize a drainage groove at the bottom of the box;
- we make the lid and seat;
- take a tank (heat-resistant);
- install a heating element (electric heater);
- connect the hose;
- We hang a thermostat on the structure.
The structure is simple, but quite acceptable for use. However, be extremely careful with a homemade steam generator and follow all safety precautions. If you are new to this business, try making only a barrel with your own hands, and buy a steam generator or order it from a craftsman, which will be cheaper. Remember, safety comes first!
How often to visit the phyto-barrel
There are no specific recommendations on the frequency of taking sessions in a cedar barrel. It all depends on the capabilities and individual characteristics of the body. The specialist who is seeing the person can give precise recommendations.
General recommendations for carrying out the procedures are as follows:
- The first session is recommended to be carried out at a temperature of 45 - 50 degrees for no more than 15 minutes.
- One visit to a cedar barrel will not bring the desired benefit. The minimum course is 7 – 10 sessions. It is advisable to carry out procedures 2 times a week. It is not worth visiting the barrel more often, since the body experiences quite a serious load during sessions.
- To consolidate the result, the course is repeated after a break of 2 - 3 weeks.
Certain rules exist for older people and children. Procedures for them should begin with sessions lasting 5–10 minutes. The temperature is set to the minimum. Gradually, the session time and temperature indicators are increased to achieve the desired effect.
Price
A cedar barrel along with a steam generator can be bought for 33-65 thousand rubles. There are several manufacturers in Russia, they compete with each other.
Now he will sell you a set with a steam generator for 62,900. At Roskedr, prices start at 34 thousand per set. BENWOOD asks 34,500 for a cedar barrel alone.
The most budget-friendly and high-quality options are from “Fytorodnik”. According to the promotion, you can meet 22,900 rubles per phyto-barrel. The set, together with the steam generator, will cost 33,900. If you expect to undergo 2-3 courses of procedures, then it is definitely worth buying such equipment for your apartment or house.
It is impossible not to mention the extremely favorable conditions for doing business with a cedar mini-sauna. If you are the owner of a holiday home, beauty salon, fitness center or spa, then you should say thank you to fate. By reading these lines, you get a chance to make additional profit.
As for the cost of procedures in salons, it depends on the pretentiousness of the establishment, rent, and service. On average, the cost of one session ranges from 500 to 1500 rubles. Of course, there are exceptions. Some establishments provide this service as an incentive, a gift to their visitors.
Where can I install
Any room with a normal level of humidity and no sudden temperature changes is suitable for installing a cedar barrel. It is also important to have good ventilation to preserve the wood.
For a container with standard parameters, prepare an area of 1.5 - 2 square meters. It is also necessary to provide space for the location of the steam generator. It is installed next to the barrel on a stand or wall. It is possible to install a steam generator in an adjacent room.
Suitable sites for barrels:
Bathrooms
Insulated loggias
Attics
Basements with low humidity levels
Advice! Before purchasing a barrel, check the dimensions of the room where the barrel will be installed and the dimensions of the doorways through which it needs to be carried. If they are narrow, opt for a compact model or order a dismountable one for assembly on site.
Reviews
Basically, reviews about the cedar mini sauna are purely positive. Help, restore, improve health and mood. Suffice it to say that on Otzovik it is recommended for visiting by 91% of all who left reviews. In our country, whose tradition involves looking for shortcomings, this is a painful rarity.
Basically, the following advantages are noted:
- Pleasure.
- Health improvement.
- Compactness. Requires only access to an outlet and 1 square meter of space.
- Mobility. There are even models that you can take with you in your car to nature, and which only need a car battery to operate.
One of the disadvantages was humidity during use (good ventilation is needed). Some complained that they could not sleep the night after their first visit. But the vast majority have only delight.
Rules of care
Currently, anyone can purchase a cedar barrel to carry out healing steam procedures without leaving home.
In order for the device to serve for a long time and not lose its qualities, it is important to follow the rules of care and storage:
- The barrel is kept in a room with humidity from 50 to 70%. You should not store it in a room that is too dry, as the boards may “lead” and large cracks will appear. If conditions are too wet, the wood may begin to rot.
- If long-term storage without use is expected, you need to place a container of water inside.
- After use, the barrel is washed with baby soap or mustard solution, then ventilated in the open state.
FAQ
Is it possible to install a cedar phytobarrel in an apartment?
The barrel can be installed in any room where space allows. Steam does not escape from it and does not have a negative impact on the microclimate.
What chemicals can be used to disinfect a barrel?
The barrel must not be treated with any chemicals. Cedar will lose all its healing properties if exposed to aggressive substances. Disposable napkins or a towel are placed under the legs and buttocks. There is no need for additional disinfection, since the inside is constantly being self-treated with phytoncides and hot steam. If you use the barrel for commercial purposes, at the end of the working day you can put a quartz lamp inside for 10-15 minutes.
Can children use the phyto-barrel?
Yes. If there are no contraindications, children over 3 years old can use the phyto-barrel under adult supervision.
Which barrel shape is more convenient: square or round?
There is no difference in the shape of the barrel. The parameters are selected depending on the location. A round barrel of large diameter cannot be carried through standard doors, so it is better to purchase an oval one, with a smaller diameter of 70 - 80 cm, and a larger one - 100 - 110 cm.
Do I need to connect the barrel to the sewer?
You can if you wish, but it is not necessary. The drainage volume is minimal, so it is enough to install a container to collect water.
Recommendations when choosing
There are a large number of cedar barrels on the modern market. They differ in the material of manufacture, wall thickness, and position. Vertical with a sitting position takes up minimal space in the apartment. The bench has an adjuster, thanks to which you can choose the most convenient height for comfortable placement. The wall thickness is on average 2.5-4 cm.
The main materials in production are:
- pine. Has a high level of antibacterial properties;
- larch. Resistant to aggressive environments. Durable;
- oak. Helps in the treatment of skin diseases;
- cedar. The most popular material. It has a bactericidal effect and retains heat well.
The purchase should be made based on personal preferences and the intended purpose of use.
