In Taoist teachings, the yoni is known as the golden lotus. The uterus is considered a curious organ in Chinese medicine, not belonging to one organ or meridian system but connected to several - illustrating the importance of this space within a woman’s body. In acupuncture theory, the primary yin (Ren Mai) and yang (Du Mai) channels are sources from the Sea of Blood channel known as the Chong Mai. All three of these channels begin at the space of the lower jiao or lower Dan t'ian in qigong practices, where the uterus is located. This connection allows us to see the importance of the womb space for creating life. Infertility and irregular cycles within Chinese medicine theory is often rooted in these channels, respectively. Without going too deep in theory, these are the channels, sourced at the womb that need to be flowing properly for life to form. Some other organs and channels play important roles as well, but these channels are the root system behind them.
In traditional Chinese medicine, we select specific herbs that support the qi, blood, and overall balance of the womb. To practice steaming is to connect to the deepest part of self, the core of what makes women so powerful. We can explore our relationship with our bodies, our emotions, and even the imprinting held within the fascia often manifested as physical dysfunction of the womb.
Yoni steaming with carefully selected herbs is a declaration of self-love activated through the vibration of each herb's essence. Each herb allows us to explore the womb and the steam softens the edges many women metaphorically hold in this part of their bodies.
We wanted to create a steam to assist women in this process. We formulated our yoni herbal steam with a proprietary blend of Chinese herbs that can be used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, dryness, blood stagnation, or stasis, cold in the uterus, dampness, abnormal leukorrhea, regulation of periods, detoxification of the womb & post miscarriage.
We formulated our steam to be used 3-5 days before bleeding (or predicted bleeding for irregular periods) and 3-5 days after bleeding stops. We suggest this so that the womb is supported and prepared to bleed with the assistance to invigorate the blood, to ease any cramps or passing of clots. We then steam after so any residual blood, cells, or even emotional debris is cleared and the herbs assist in returning the body to balance to begin a new menstruation cycle with as much ease and grace as we allow.
Our formula has the following herbs:
Yi Mu Cao - Motherwort
Ai Ye - Mugwort
She Chuang Zi -Snow Parsley
Mei Gui Hua - Rosebud
Hong Hua - Safflower
Tou Gu Cao - Balsam Stem
Ze Lan - Bungleweed
Pei Lan - Orchid Grass
Chuan/Hua Jiao - Sichuan Peppercorn
Fu Pen Zi - Raspberry Fruit
We will go into greater detail about each herb within the herbal corner of our blog post. Overall these herbs work together to heal and soften the space of the womb. They allow for deep healing both physically and emotionally, helping us to tap into our personal power while teaching us the importance of protecting this sacred space. These herbs help remind us of the sensuality, power, and innate wisdom that we all hold within the space of our wombs.
You can purchase your bag of our yoni steam here.