Steam for Yoni
Vaginal or yoni steam baths are an old, respected
treatment for women used by Maya midwives and traditional
healers in Central and South America. Bajos(ba-hoes) as they are
called in Spanish, are a common and effective treatment for many
female complaints, especially those of a serious or chronic nature.
Midwives give them within 1-9 days after childbirth depending on the
personal preference and the woman’s condition. They are excellent
for dysmennorhea, amenorrhea, ovarian cysts, cervical fibroids and
as a general health aid to prevent any of those ailments. Vaginal
Steam baths bring heat to the womb and to the pelvic floor, thus
increasing circulation and energy flow throughout the pelvis. The
use of specific herbs increases the healing benefits, depending on
the health condition being treated. The herbal formulas typically
work to stimulate circulation to the pelvis and to cleanse, tone,
nourish and heal the tissues. The moist heat opens the pores
of the tissues and the botanical infused water vapor carries the
medicinal benefits of the plants, including volatile oils. Vaginal
tissue is one of the most absorbent of the entire female body.
Using this modality in conjunction with herbal tinctures, teas and
Maya abdominal therapy makes for profound healing.
How often do I do a steam?
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