Sauna, also known as Finnish bath, refers to the process of physical therapy with steam in a closed room. Usually, the indoor temperature of sauna can reach above 60℃. Using the hot and cold stimulation of repeated dry steaming and washing all over the body, the blood vessels can be repeatedly expanded and contracted, which can enhance the elasticity of blood vessels.

There are different opinions about the origin of sauna, but the consistent view is that it originated in ancient Rome. The ancient Romans used charcoal and volcanic rocks to gain heat for fitness, which is the embryonic form of modern sauna.

The origin of sauna

Sauna was introduced into China and divided into two branches. Sauna was introduced to China from Finland, so it is called Finnish bath. Wet sauna was introduced into China from Turkey, so it is also called Turkish bath.

Sauna is Finnish, which means a cabin without windows. I'm afraid this name has something to do with the origin of sauna. At first, there were no windows or even chimneys in the hut, and the smoke blackened the room. So the sauna at that time was called smoke sauna.

Later, some innovative people installed chimneys, and the sauna took on a new look. However, some places in Finland still keep smoked saunas, but it takes a lot of money and time to enjoy them once, because it takes seven or eight hours to get real results.