Ingredients: Motherwort, nettle, calendula, rose, rosemary, lavender, yarrow, red raspberry leaf, cramp bark, dong quai.
Harvest Moon Herbal Yoni Steam Information
Vaginal steaming is an age-old natural remedy that directs herb-infused steam into your vagina to cleanse the vagina, the uterus and the entire reproductive tract, regulate menstruation, and ease period cramps and bloating. This practice has been used for centuries to support women’s health by naturally detoxifying and restoring the female reproductive system. Yoni Steaming provides the opportunity to reconnect with your body and support a healthy feminine balance and cycle.
What you will need:
Herbal Yoni Steam Blend (1 ounce/bag)
8 cups of clean water (per every ounce/steam)
Pot
Bowl, pot or other heat-safe container
Throne: a comfortable chair with a hole in the seat, which you can set a bowl of hot liquid under.
The Benefits of Yoni Steam
Heat supports opening and releasing. The moist heat softens the womb and the tissues, increases vital blood flow and supports your womb in releasing any stagnant blood that may have built up.
For easing menstrual pain, imbalances and blood clots: Menstruation should flow easily and without clots, which is often not the case. 1-3 Yoni Steam Rituals during your pre-menstrual phase is one of the best ways to prepare for your moontime. The warming steam aids in cleansing and nourishing the uterine membranes.. It’s important to know that healthy menstrual blood flows easily, in a bright red color with no clots.
For fertility: If you are actively trying to conceive, you can use the Yoni Steam during your pre-ovulation phase up until ovulation. Yoni steam helps to create uterine membranes that are moist and receptive for conception to happen. Do not steam after possible conception.
Postpartum: Using Yoni Steam after birth brings nourishing heat, supports the body to release fluids, and aids the womb in shrinking back to pre-pregnancy size. For caesarian births, wait until you’ve healed before attempting to steam.
After miscarriage: Yoni Steam Ritual may support your body in cleansing and can also be a wonderful tool for aiding in emotional balance. Yoni Steam once your bleeding has stopped.
Cramps, tightness or pain during intercourse: Yoni Steam soothes and relaxes the pelvic muscles. Be especially mindful to practice deep breathing while steaming for these conditions.
Peri-menopause and menopause: Yoni Steam can stimulate circulation and support your womb to continue to release fully even when your cycle is slowing. For menopausal women, yoni steam will revitalize vaginal tissue, improve vaginal dryness, and help with the change of season.
After Hysterectomy: The heat and warmth is a soothing therapy for scar tissue, and can be a wonderful way to connect with your femininity.
You will need:
Step 1: Have prepared Yoni Steam Herbs or mix your own
Step 2: Bring water to a boil in a large pot
Step 3: Add herbs to boiling water and cover pot and let simmer
Step 4: Allow herbs to steep for 10 minutes and stir occasionally
Step 5: Place pot of water under the chair, prepare to for squatting position with something to steady bowl to avoid burning, or place underneath toilet seat (If using a toilet: Make sure that your toilet is extremely clean. Once your toilet is clean you should wrap the bowl of steaming herbs in a cloth to protect your toilet)
Step 6: Sit over herb infused water, wrap your lower body in a blanket or robe to keep steam in, and allow the steam to enter into your vagina for at least 20 minutes.
What To Expect After Steaming
Immediately following a Yoni Steam, you might feel extremely relaxed, emotional, or tired. In the days following, there are a number of things that women experience after Yoni Steaming. You might experience changes in your cycle, lighter period, release of dark blood and clots, feminine awareness. Changes can come on quickly, or more subtly.
Avoid Yoni Steams if:
