How It Works
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Benefits: Anti-inflammatory and tissue-healing, calendula soothes tender tissues, reduces inflammation, and supports faster healing of tears, stitches, and hemorrhoids.
How It Works: When infused in steam or water, calendula’s healing compounds are absorbed into affected tissues, providing relief and encouraging regeneration.
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Benefits: Contains allantoin, a compound that supports tissue repair and soothes irritation. Comfrey is particularly effective for healing tears, stitches, and bruising after birth.
How It Works: Comfrey’s active compounds penetrate deeply to promote cell regeneration and reduce swelling, making it ideal for postpartum recovery.
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Benefits: A calming and antiviral herb, lemon balm soothes irritated tissues, reduces inflammation, and promotes emotional balance. It offers a cooling, refreshing sensation.
How It Works: The steam or water releases lemon balm’s soothing properties, calming both the tissues and the mind.
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Benefits: Provides gentle astringent properties to tone the tissues while promoting hydration and emotional upliftment. Ideal for soothing tenderness and supporting postpartum emotional well-being.
How It Works: The aromatic steam enhances the absorption of rose’s healing compounds, offering both physical and emotional care.
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Benefits: Cooling and soothing, violet reduces inflammation and hydrates tissues. Its gentle nature makes it perfect for sensitive postpartum areas.
How It Works: The steam or soak allows violet’s hydrating and anti-inflammatory compounds to calm and soothe tender tissues.
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Benefits: Known for its wound-healing and astringent properties, yarrow tones perineal tissues, reduces swelling, and promotes faster recovery after birth.
How It Works: The warmth of the steam or bath enhances yarrow’s therapeutic effects, delivering its benefits directly to the tissues.
Rebecca’s Notes
I have been creating vaginal steam herbal blends for almost ten years. Growing my own herbs for these blends has deepened my relationship with these plant-teachers—original medicines that connect us to ancient wisdom. Creating healing tools and medicines for women in this way is a sacred art, a practice that honors the connection between nature and healing.