Pine bath: what is the secret of its popularity?

In the Kazakhstan sanatorium of the city of Yessentuki baths with the addition of pine-needle extract are used. Such a procedure not only has a pleasant aroma, but also has a therapeutic effect on the body.

Pine baths are used in medicine for prevention, recovery, treatment of various pathologies. Baths belong to the physiotherapeutic methods from the group of balneotherapy. Let’s look at the most common questions regarding pine baths.

How does the procedure itself work?

The bathtub is filled with water and pine concentrate in the required proportion.

The main thing is that the bath water should not reach the level of the patient’s chest and heart. The water should also not be hot: the temperature of a pine bath is about +37°C, so being in it is a very pleasant process. It is recommended to relax while taking a bath. Usually the session time is 10 minutes. After the time is up, you should take a cool shower and rest for about half an hour.

What are the effects of taking a pine bath?

The medicinal properties of pine needles are explained by their high content of essential oils. When absorbed into the skin, these substances irritate the nerve endings and cause small blood vessels to dilate. As a result, the body increases blood circulation, improves tissue nutrition, accelerates the elimination of toxins.

In addition, the aromatic compounds penetrate the respiratory tract. Getting on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, they have a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. In the lungs, the esters are absorbed into the blood and reach the central nervous system, on which they have a calming effect. After taking a pine bath, the guest feels rested and refreshed.

How do pine baths affect the body?

By affecting the human body, pine baths:

  • Contribute to the elimination of toxic substances from the body
  • Normalise metabolic processes
  • Improve mood and sleep
  • Calm
  • Relieve fatigue
  • Activate the functions of most internal organs
  • Relieve inflammation
  • Accelerate tissue regeneration
  • Increase range of motion in joint diseases
  • Tone the skin and also improve its overall condition: moisturise it
  • Promote weight loss and help to get rid of cellulite
  • Strengthen the immune system and help the body deal with colds faster

So, the therapeutic effect of pine baths in the Kazakhstan Sanatorium of the city of Yessentuki is achieved thanks to the natural components included in their composition. Compliance with the rules of the procedure guarantees good results.