Hearbal Steams are a rather common form of treatment in Nosy Komba. Herbal steam, vapor and heat treatments are ised to treat both body and mind with the idea that scented, healing aromas, soothe and relax trough inhalation. Local heat terapies are also used for detoxification purposes: heat makes blood vessels widen coming closer to the surface, perspiration flows from pores carrying wcxessive chemical substances, toxins and impurities to the surface and out of the body. Other benefits include helping with weight loss, relief of respiratory alimends such as asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and allergies, improving skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis, relief of muscle tension and stiff joints, stress reduction, boosting the immune sysstem, improving blood circulation and at the end reduction of cellulite.
Herbal steam tratments are done in a variety of ways: fromm covering the head with a towel hanging above or a steaming bowl in tents.
