(1) Bath 1. Aa full-body bath equipment BB is the most commonly used and convenient. The basic requirements are cleanliness and proper size. From the perspective of medicinal bath, wood has the best texture, followed by pottery and enamel. It is best not to use metal. If it must be used due to conditions, try to choose aluminum and copper, and iron is the worst, so it is best not to use it. The depth of the container should be able to lie, sit and squat. If the capacity is too large, it will waste water and liquid medicine. If it is too small, people will feel uncomfortable when taking a bath, and it is difficult to persist in soaking for a long time, which will affect the effect. The container must be placed stably, and a fixing device is needed, otherwise, the elderly and people with mobility difficulties will easily fall down when holding the basin edge. It is best to install handles, rings and other things on the wall next to or above the container to facilitate changing positions and entering and leaving the container. In short, people who use immersion bath as bath therapy must conduct a comprehensive and detailed inspection of immersion bath equipment in advance to avoid accidents.
2.AA local bathing utensils BB pots, jars, cans and other things commonly used in the family. It's convenient to choose copper when taking a medicine bath. You can decoct the medicine first and then take a bath. Aluminum is second. It is best not to use iron. Enamel is not heat-resistant, so it can be boiled in casserole and pottery, then made into a bath, and poured into a porcelain-lined basin for later use. When using bath continuously, a container with a lid should be used. Special attention should be paid to greasy containers, which must be cleaned in advance.
3.AA shower BB can generally take a bath directly with a water pipe or install a nozzle. You need special "water" such as potions or mineral springs when taking a bath. Therefore, the general household shower device obviously cannot achieve this goal. Conditional people can make their own, install a water tank, and mix the solution that meets the requirements into the water tank for washing. You can also use a simple shower on the market, two water pipes, the main pipe is connected to the water pipe, and the other pipe is inserted into a container filled with liquid medicine. The heated liquid medicine is diluted to an ideal concentration and temperature when it flows out of the shower head with tap water.
4.AA fumigation bath BB full-body fumigation bath can adopt the following methods in the family: cover the bathtub, bath and other containers with plastic film to expose the bather's head, and it has a built-in fumigator; Or use a simple bath cover on the market with a built-in fumigator. The fumigator consists of a heating device and a container, and an electric heater can be placed in the liquid medicine container to evaporate the liquid medicine. In local fumigation, containers such as bronzes, pottery, enamel, etc. Put it on a heater, put a bamboo and wood grid frame on it, put the body part to be treated on it, and heat it continuously to fumigate the part with a steady stream of gas and liquid. Sometimes in order to enhance the effect after fumigation, cotton products can be used to wrap the affected area. Fumigating mouth, nose and eyes, etc. A conical cardboard tube can be made on the fumigation container to concentrate the steam in the affected area. It should be noted that the eyes are very easy to burn, so stay away from the container, subject to the fact that the aerosol tested at the fingertips is not hot.
5.AA cotton products BB All kinds of baths are inseparable from cotton products. The first principle when choosing is pure cotton products with natural ingredients and soft texture, while chemical fiber products are not. The bath towels used by everyone in the family are specially used for special people and special diseases. Wash with clean water and dry in the sun after each use. Bath towels used to treat dermatoses, sexually transmitted diseases and other diseases should be replaced 1 time or 1 time every day. Take a bath when there are damaged wounds or mucous membranes such as pudendal parts and anus, and use medical absorbent cotton, which can be bought back in whole roll, fumigated in boiling water pot for more than 30 minutes, taken as needed and discarded after use. Cotton fabrics that are not used 1 time should be disinfected regularly, every 10 ~ 15 days 1 time.
(2) Bathing water All kinds of bathing are inseparable from boiling water, and water is the medium of medicine. The quality of water is directly related to the effect of bath therapy. At present, the water quality in most areas is still relatively good, but we should also pay attention to some problems, because medicinal bath is different from general bathing after all, and poor water quality treatment sometimes affects the role of drugs and even produces adverse reactions. The so-called water quality mainly includes the cleanliness, oxygen content, hardness and pH value of water. Bath water should be clean first, without all kinds of pathogenic microorganisms and harmful impurities. The requirement for oxygen content is not high, and the difference of hardness and pH can often produce different curative effects, so it can't be generalized. Generally, the pH value is between 6 and 7. Here is a brief introduction to various common water quality.
1.AA tap water BB There are ready-made tap water in cities and most towns and villages, with reliable water quality, which can be directly used for medicated bath. But sometimes the disinfectant in the water is too strong to take a bath directly. The identification method is that if you can smell chlorine, you need to treat it to volatilize the disinfection components. Therefore, it is often used to dry, that is, put the water into the basin and pool for 8 ~ 12 hours in advance, and it is appropriate to dry it outdoors for more than 4 hours, and the drying time should not exceed 2 days, otherwise it is easy to breed microorganisms.
2.2 the water quality. AA Well water, spring water and groundwater BB are very different and cannot be generalized. The method of judging water quality can be judged according to the color and nature of scale in local residents' kettles: if the scale is white and fine, the water quality is good, while the scale is yellow and rough, the water quality is poor. Of course, some water quality contains special mineral components, which need to be tested by relevant departments before it can be determined. When the water quality is poor, it can be used after boiling, or after adding alum to purify it. Alum purification method: add 100g alum to each liter of water, and fully stir and precipitate for more than 30 minutes. Remove the sediment and use it.
3.aa river, river and pond water BB The biggest feature of this kind of water is that it has many impurities, intuitive feeling of turbidity and different colors. If it is used for general bathing, it will be ok, and it cannot be used for medicinal bathing. The alum purification method mentioned above can be used. You can also put it in a pool or basin, let the precipitate settle, and then treat it with alum.
4.AA mineral water BB natural mineral water itself is a "good medicine". You should know the composition of mineral water first, and then take a targeted bath. Geothermal water in cities generally has the nature of mineral water and can be used for medicinal baths.
5.aa rainwater BB water-deficient areas can collect rainwater for bathing. Generally, it can only be used after precipitation.
6.AA Snow Water BB Snow is a good bath water after melting. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that snow is cold and effective for excess syndrome and heat syndrome. If it is used for cold syndrome, it should be heated before use to remove its coldness.
7.AA distilled water BB is the best water for medicinal bath, which can be used to prepare any medicine, but the cost is high and it is not suitable for ordinary families.
Finally, we should mention the water temperature of various medicated bath water, which can be heated according to the requirements of cold bath, warm bath and hot bath according to different bathing requirements. Heating methods include fire, electric heater and solar energy. , choose according to different situations.
(3) In addition to local bathing, full-body bathing is required in a specific bathroom. The primary requirement of the bathroom is good indoor ventilation, indirect convection ventilation (except steam bath) when taking a bath, and direct and carefree ventilation at ordinary times to facilitate indoor drying, mildew prevention and insect prevention. The bathroom floor should be non-slip, and some hooks and handrails should be put on the wall to hang clothes and bath towels for the elderly. The lights should be bright and soft. In addition, when taking a medicinal bath in the bathroom, you need to equip some auxiliary items, which are briefly introduced as follows.
1.AA cleaning agent BB needs to be cleaned before taking a bath. Soap and bath are commonly used. When choosing, it should be based on the principle of low alkalinity and light fragrance, and then rinse it after use.
2.AA disinfectant BB is used to disinfect bath towels and utensils. Commonly used are potassium permanganate, bromogeramine, 75% ethanol, phenol (Lysol) solution, etc. Rinse carefully and thoroughly after use.
3.AA bath products BB In addition to towels, some rough products are commonly used by ordinary people to "take a bath" and can also be used properly in medicinal baths. Commonly used are the following.
(1) Luffa: It is a traditional Chinese medicine. Rub the whole body with it when taking a medicine bath, which will help the medicine penetrate into the skin and enhance the curative effect. When selecting loofah, it is better to have a soft net. Before the first use, it should be soaked in hot water or rubbed with hot alkaline water.
(2) Bag: Put your hand into the bag and rub the whole body through the bag. There are also sellers, be careful not to choose chemical fiber fabrics. Choose a thicker cotton cloth and towel and sew it into your pocket. Pay attention to rinse with clean water after use.
(3) Cotton balls: made of natural fiber fabrics such as cotton balls and cotton cloth. When in use, it can be used to massage, rub and pat all parts of the body, which is very comfortable.
(4) Scraper: A board with a width of 2-3cm is made of natural materials such as bamboo, wood, ox horn and jade. When taking a bath, scraping and pushing the corresponding parts of the body is helpful to promote qi and blood circulation and help drug penetration. It can also relieve fatigue and remove diseased skin.
(5) Toe comb: When used for local foot soaking, the toes are separated, so that the medicine can play a role. It is shaped like a comb, and its teeth are as thick as pencils. Bamboo is the first choice. When in use, it is very convenient to insert it between the toes, and it can be dried after use.
4. Heater (1) Hot water bath: The heater for warm bath is electric water heater or gas water heater, which is convenient and practical. It is best, but the water should be heated with fire in advance and then put into the bath (basin). After the water is heated to a temperature slightly higher than the applicable temperature, the liquid medicine is added.
(2) Steam bath: When fumigation requires constant temperature heating, it is best to use an electric water heater, the temperature is constant and adjustable, and there is no danger of gas poisoning. If gas is used for heating, or the water heater is located in the bathroom, the bathroom should be spacious and ventilated to avoid accidents.