Birch Tree Venik for Russian Sauna

The venik can induce feelings of confusion, curiosity, and horror in the average newcomer. It is easy to see how whipping oneself and others with a bundle of tree branches can seem a little barbaric, but anyone who has been brave enough to surrender themselves to the leafy lashes of a venik massage will tell you of the incredible relaxation it brings. But the venik is much more than just a tool for massage; it comes with its own set of health benefits and in many ways it has become the symbol of the Russian bathhouse, as it is such a unique aspect of our culture. A venik is a bundle of leafy tree twigs that is used to draw the maximum amount of heat and steam to a person's body during the final stages of steaming in the sauna. Veniks can either be dried or fresh and are most commonly made out of birch or oak, though other species of tree are also used. Each type of venik has its own set of health benefits and is used accordingly. Birch is a banya staple and a favourite to many banya goers. Birch contains ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C. Vitamin C is a great natural exfoliant that brightens skin and reduces the appearance of scars and age spots. It is traditional to wash your hair in the water in which the birch venik is soaked.

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