Branches and birch leaves, which are used for the manufacture of bath brooms, of course, are exclusively biological and natural materials. It is known that the leaves of this tree emit phytoncides, purifying the surrounding air. And due to its high porosity they are also able to absorb sweat and stick to the human body.
Brooms from birch convenient and practical to use, useful to the body and to human health. That is why they have become widespread as an indispensable attribute bath procedures. In Russia you can find about 50 species of this remarkable tree. The most suitable for leaf production is the weeping birch, which differs from other flexible and long branches.
Harvest birch twigs are best in July, as it is this time of year in most regions of Russia the leaves are still soft and young, but has already reached the desired size. The optimum length is considered to be a thin branch of 50-60 cm Branch should be green in color, to one side of the paper was velvety and smooth on the other. All the leaves should be extremely healthy. If you use the rough sheets, the broom will be tough. It is best to cut its side branches or those that are at the roots. In addition, cut branches should be carefully and gently so as not to damage the tree.
Binding of the broom – the next important stage of preparation. The place where the handle should be cleaned from twigs and leaves, and then to associate the broom so that he got flattened. It is worth remembering that the broom should be light, in order that they could swing as long as you want without getting tired.
All collected branches near the handle you need to wrap the twine or thick rope. To hands were callused, the handle of the broom is better to wrap in a cloth or bandage. After that, the broom should be well dried by placing it in a ventilated dark place where sun does not reach.
In order to keep the smell and all the benefits birch broom, it must be kept in a haystack in the attic or in the garage. Better use of tight storage plastic bag – it will definitely allow you to preserve all the useful properties of brooms.
Brooms from birch convenient and practical to use, useful to the body and to human health. That is why they have become widespread as an indispensable attribute bath procedures. In Russia you can find about 50 species of this remarkable tree. The most suitable for leaf production is the weeping birch, which differs from other flexible and long branches.
Preparation of the material
Harvest birch twigs are best in July, as it is this time of year in most regions of Russia the leaves are still soft and young, but has already reached the desired size. The optimum length is considered to be a thin branch of 50-60 cm Branch should be green in color, to one side of the paper was velvety and smooth on the other. All the leaves should be extremely healthy. If you use the rough sheets, the broom will be tough. It is best to cut its side branches or those that are at the roots. In addition, cut branches should be carefully and gently so as not to damage the tree.
According to ancient custom brooms is harvested on the day of Pentecost, which happens on the 49th day after Easter. It usually starts at the beginning-mid June. In some regions of the Russian Federation at this time, the birch tree may not blossom, and others to throw away the earrings.
Binding brooms
Binding of the broom – the next important stage of preparation. The place where the handle should be cleaned from twigs and leaves, and then to associate the broom so that he got flattened. It is worth remembering that the broom should be light, in order that they could swing as long as you want without getting tired.
All collected branches near the handle you need to wrap the twine or thick rope. To hands were callused, the handle of the broom is better to wrap in a cloth or bandage. After that, the broom should be well dried by placing it in a ventilated dark place where sun does not reach.
In birch leaves is essential oils, tannins, vitamin C, provitamin A. parks After the skin is smooth, stretchy, nice colors.
In order to keep the smell and all the benefits birch broom, it must be kept in a haystack in the attic or in the garage. Better use of tight storage plastic bag – it will definitely allow you to preserve all the useful properties of brooms.