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Sitz Baths

mbh97766
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Quick Question, many of you have commented on the fact that Green Tea Sitz Baths were soothing. I have the Domeboro solution but would also like to try this Green Tea thing - how do you make it? How many Tea bags, do you brew this in hot water and let them cool? Or is there a simpler way. Thanks, Sitz baths are my new best friend.
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Sitz Baths
I found this information on a google search. It would surely work for green tea sitz baths.
"Here is the basic recipe for one sitz bath: Combine two large handfuls of herbs (see below), which is approximately 2 oz., with 2 quarts (just under 2 liters) of water in a pot. None-reactive glass or enamel pots are the best choices for making herbal preparations, but stainless steel will do fine. Cover and bring to a gentle boil. Decoct at a low simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, then pour through a mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or muslin. Be sure to strain all particulate matter well." -
black tea
I used black tea. They gave me a receipe but, I just used a small sauce pan, 4 reg size black tea bags, bring to a boil, and then I would cool it down with tap water to a temperature comfortable for me to sit in. I used this multple times a day, at least four if not more.
The docs and nurses were happy with my skin reaction, I was burnt, but able to make it all the way thru with no breaks.
Norma -
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I too found sitz baths to begrandma2selena said:Sitz Baths
I never heard of tea and such. I just took warm baths several times a day. While yes I burned from the radiation, the doctors were very pleased with my skin and I never had to take a break either.
I too found sitz baths to be relief from the itching and burning. I never heard of tea either but...I do know that tea bags sooth swollen eyes (from crying) and burns so maybe there is something to that. I used baking soda (maybe 1/4 cup in my bath water) per my rad oncologist. It does something to the Ph in the water I believe. I also would take a warm or cool (depending on itching or burning) clean washcloth and put it on my bottom area kind of like a pad when I was laying down (had to put a towel underneath me but that was also quite soothing.) My rad oncologist was adamant not to take a break from treatment and watched things closely. I did not have the severe burns others have had so I consider myself lucky in that respect too. Take care. Marilyne -
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