Q Does herbal steam therapy (jwahun) actually help? Can I do it at home?
A Clinic herbal steam therapy is performed safely with prescribed herbs. Doing it arbitrarily at home carries the risk of burns and mucosal damage, so receive it under professional guidance.
Detailed Answer
What is jwahun (herbal steam therapy)?
It is an external (oechi) therapy in which the steam from boiled herbal medicine is applied to the perineal area. It promotes blood circulation and improves the vaginal environment through antimicrobial action.
- Effects — Reduced discharge, relief of itching, and improvement of cold patterns through a uterus-warming (ongung) effect
- Caution — During the acute phase when mucosal sensitivity is high, temperature control is important.
- Clinic procedure recommended — Using dedicated temperature-controlled equipment and prescribed herbs is necessary for it to be effective and safe.
At Dongjedang in Dong-gu, Incheon, we check the state of discharge and mucosal sensitivity before performing the procedure.
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