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Phyto-barrel (cedar mini-sauna)

NaftalanPhysiotherapyPhyto-barrel (cedar mini-sauna)

Phyto-barrel (cedar mini-sauna)

An individual mini-sauna of cedar wood: herbal steam inside, the head staying outside.

The phyto-barrel is an individual mini-sauna made of long-lived cedar. The steam of medicinal herbs is fed inside while the guest's head stays outside. That arrangement is what gives the procedure its main advantage: the heat works on the body while the cranial vessels do not overheat.

How a phyto-barrel session runs

The guest sits inside the barrel, the neck opening is closed with a soft cover, and herbal steam is fed in. Because the head stays outside, breathing is easy and the heaviness familiar from a classic sauna does not build up. The length of the session and the temperature are set individually; a few quiet minutes to cool down afterwards are advised.

The benefits of the cedar mini-sauna

Hot steam opens the pores and speeds circulation through the body. A session is gentler than a classic sauna, so it can suit guests who tolerate heat treatments poorly:

What the herbal steam and the heat do

  • Relief in arthrosis, arthritis, osteochondrosis and radiculitis
  • Less muscle tension
  • Chronic fatigue easing
  • A more active metabolism
  • Clearing of the pores
  • Support for better sleep

Who it does not suit: contraindications

Restrictions apply in certain cardiovascular and respiratory conditions — settled at the examination on arrival. Pregnancy, a raised temperature and acute inflammation also mean a session is postponed. The procedure is not part of naftalan treatment; the physician separates the timetable so that it does not fall on the same day as a naftalan bath.

Phyto-barrel in Naftalan — Sun City Hotel & Spa

The phyto-barrel is in the hotel's spa area. Most guests put it at the end of the day, before a massage: the hot steam softens the muscles and the massage that follows is the easier for it.

When Phyto-barrel (cedar mini-sauna) is prescribed

  • Relief in arthrosis, arthritis, osteochondrosis and radiculitis
  • Muscle tension and chronic fatigue
  • Sluggish metabolism
  • Clearing the pores and general detox

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

That arrangement is what gives the procedure its main advantage: the heat works on the body while the cranial vessels do not overheat and breathing stays easy. A session is therefore gentler than a classic sauna and can suit guests who tolerate heat treatments poorly.

It brings relief in arthrosis, arthritis, osteochondrosis and radiculitis, and reduces muscle tension and chronic fatigue. A sluggish metabolism, clearing the pores and general detox are also among the indications. Sleep is usually easier after a session.

The barrel is a small individual mini-sauna made of cedar, into which the steam of medicinal herbs is fed. The key difference is that the head stays outside — in a sauna the whole body, head included, sits in the hot air. That softens the load considerably.

Restrictions apply in certain cardiovascular and respiratory conditions; pregnancy, a raised temperature and acute inflammation also mean a session is postponed. These points are settled at the examination on arrival — asking the physician is the reliable way.

No. Both are heat procedures and are not put in one day — the physician divides the timetable with that in mind. The best time for the phyto-barrel is a day without a bath; most guests place it at the end of the day, before a massage.

Sit quietly for a few minutes to cool down and drink plenty of water — hot steam costs the body fluid. Many guests plan a massage after the phyto-barrel: the hot steam softens the muscles and the massage that follows is the easier for it.

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