Vaginal Steam Bath

[BastSekhmaat]

many “female problems” are the result of “cold in the uterus”. This can happen by sitting on cold seats, stones or on the ground. Maya medicine advocates a hydrotherapy technique called the “vaginal steam bath”. Essentially, add herbs such as oregano, basil, marigold and rosemary (singly or in combination) to make up about a cup of the dry herb(s) and add to about a gallon of boiling water. Let steep (covered) for about 10 minutes and then place under a slotted chair or even just the frame of a chair. The woman, naked from the waist down, sits on the chair and covers herself with a sheet or light blanket which falls over the sides of the chair enclosing it. She should sit that way for 20 minutes allowing for a maximum warming of the vagina and uterus. Afterwards she should lie down, covered, for about an hour. The vaginal stream bath can be used as a treatment, and also preventively.