Turpentine in its essence and chemical composition, is an essential oil, which is obtained from ordinary pine. Turpentine purified has a clear color, characteristic odor. Turpentine does not dissolve in water, it can be dissolved in ether, alcohol and other solutions.
In local application, turpentine has an anti-inflammatory, disinfecting and analgesic effect.
Therapeutic turpentine baths, as it was said earlier, have a rejuvenating effect on the body. Capillaries in the human body are located on each site, because of the narrowing and expansion of them in the human body, metabolic processes are violated. Thanks to turpentine baths, slags come out, and the rush of blood rejuvenates existing ones and promotes the appearance of new cells.
Turpentine baths favorably affect the emotional state of the patient, complexly rejuvenate the skin throughout the body, promote weight loss, strengthen immunity.
Previously, white and yellow oils were used for rejuvenating turpentine baths, and today you can buy special dosage preparations, similar to a skipofit.
Turpentine baths are of three types, namely, white, yellow and mixed. The therapeutic effects of turpentine baths are due to the interaction of several solutions. A white emulsion opens the capillaries on the human body, and the yellow solution removes the slags from the capillaries.
Turpentine baths cause rhythmic expansion and reduction of capillaries, thereby contributing to the normalization of blood pressure. Thanks to turpentine baths, the skin, and therefore the whole body as a whole is more saturated with oxygen. Nutrients that are found in turpentine, after purification of the capillaries, are absorbed more intensively.
Slimming medicinal turpentine baths are simply necessary. The solution of such baths, as a rule, consists of the three above mixtures. The proportions of the mixtures are individually selected by a physician by a physiotherapist. Turpentine baths are used as an additional method for losing weight. After all, weight reduction should occur gradually and evenly, the most effective are considered complex measures for weight loss, for example, physical activity, therapeutic anti-ciliary massage, proper nutrition and turpentine baths. Remember that any weight loss methods must be accompanied by physical exertion, because the maximum energy production is due to the movements of the body.
As in any way of affecting the skin and the human body, the procedures of therapeutic turpentine baths have their contraindications.
Contraindications for use:
- Allergy to the components of turpentine;
- Alcohol in the blood;
- Arrangement for a sharp increase in blood pressure;
- Trophic ulcers and thrombophlebitis;
- Skin diseases, rash;
- Lactation and pregnancy at any time;
- Heart failure
- All possible chronic diseases.
If a person has expressed a desire to use turpentine baths for one or another purpose, it is not advisable to carry out procedures at home, but rather trust experienced doctors and medical workers who will worry about you better than you do yourself.