Pelvic Steams & Smokes
Pelvic steaming / smoking (aka vaginal steaming aka v steams aka peri steams aka yoni steams) is an ancient practice found throughout various lineages, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, South Korean Medicine, West Indian Medicine, Italian Folk Medicine and many more. In ancient texts, referred to as a fumigation therapy, steaming and smoking are a heat modality used to deliver plant medicine to the root. Administering steam or smoke is commonly used to treat a wide range of gynecological, reproductive, urogenitary conditions as well as in preventative health and wellness.
Pelvic steaming / smoking is a ritualistic wellness act that you can safely perform in the privacy of your home. Pelvic steaming / smoking is for all genders. For specific andrological (men’s conditions) please select the Yang Tonic. For postpartum, please select the Postpartum Herbs. Otherwise, peruse our herb selection and use our quiz to help you find the option that will best meet your needs.
My goal is to guide and support you through the process. It is imperative that you follow proper steam / smoke practices, presented in our guide, for your safety. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out by email, drkrystal@krystal-couture.com for a consultation or herb prescription.
Our Herbal Steams & Smokes
This blend increases circulation and moves blood. It is indicated for those with cycles 28 days or longer, amenorrhea (missing cycles), well controlled cycles. It is not indicated for those with bleeding sensitivities.
The product contains 10 steams.
Organic Ingredients: nettles (xun ma), oatstraw (yan mai), lavender (xun yi cao), mugwort (ai ye), citrus peel (chen pi), and calendula (jin zhan ju).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
This cooling and hydrating blend is indicated for those with heat sensitivity, aversion to heat, night sweats, hot flashes, hot climates, vaginal dryness, and dry infections.
The product contains 10 steams.
Organic Ingredients: nettles (xun ma), oatstraw (yan mai), lavender (xun yi cao), mugwort (ai ye), damania (da mi a), vervain (ma bian cao), passion flower (ji qing hua), citrus peel (chen pi), and peppermint (bo he).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
This is a damp draining, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal blend indicated for those with vaginal infections (yeast, bacterial, viral), urinary tract infections, bladder infections, irregular or malodorous discharge.
The product contains 10 steams.
Organic Ingredients: nettles (xun ma), oatstraw (yan mai), lavender (xun yi cao), mugwort (ai ye), citrus peel (chen pi), & chamomile (huang chu ju).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
This gentle hemostatic formula is indicated for anyone with a bleeding sensitivity (short cycles, history of spontaneous bleeding, 2 cycles per month, fresh spotting) and anyone 12 years or younger.
The product contains 10 steams.
Organic Ingredients: nettles (xun ma), lavender (xun yi cao), mugwort (ai ye), citrus peel (chen pi), calendula (jin zhan ju), yarrow (ya luo), raspberry (fu pen zi) and ashwaganda (shui qie).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Traditional Chinese mugwort a.k.a. moxa. Moxa is indicated for sinking spleen qi which occurs with prolapse including bladder, uterine, vaginal or colon (hemorrhoids). It is also indicated in cases of severe deficiency, characterized by no energy, fatigue, feeling like a shadow of yourself. Moxa is also used to stop bleeding.
The product contains 10 smokes.
Ingredients: mugwort (ai ye)
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The Sitting the Moon Postpartum blend is designed for deep healing of the reproductive, urinary and lower gastrointestinal organs. It nourishes from the outside in and inside out.
The product contains 10 or 40 steams.
Organic Ingredients: nettles (xun ma), lavender (xun yi cao), mugwort (ai ye), motherwort (yi mu cao), citrus peel (chen pi), calendula (jin zhan ju), yarrow (ya luo), raspberry leaf (fu pen zi), ashwaganda (shui qie), alfalfa (mu xu) and milk thistle (da ji).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
This formula is designed specifically for andrological (male reproductive) conditions. It builds upright yang energy and tonifies Jing.
The product contains 10 steams.
Organic Ingredients: nettles (xun ma), oat straw (yan mai) , calendula (jin zhan ju), citrus peel (chen pi), damania (da mi a), vervain (ma bian cao), passion flower (ji qing hua), rosemary (mi die xiang), & ginger (sheng jiang).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Pelvic Steam & Smoke Saunas
Saunas are not necessary for steaming or smoking, but they can add a sense of comfort and luxury to the steam / smoke process.
Saunas by Kitara
Made by women in Maine, Kitara’s saunas are composed of birch sides and bottoms with solid red cedar tops. They are finished with natural, food-safe, toxin-free tung oil. They are great to use with or without a heater. Kitara donates 1% of profits to Black Maternal Health. Prices range from $227-$425.
Women’s Health Courses
Bringing knowledge and awareness to the reproductive system is such an important part of getting to know and empower yourself at the deepest level.
The Way of Yin - Kris Gonzalez, LAc.
Following the Nourishing Life Tradition 養生 yǎng shēng, Kris’ radical self care courses weave in the wisdoms from Chinese Medicine Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Five Elements, Herbalism & Longevity Practices. Offerings follow our 7 Year cycles. Kris’ courses include:
Alchemy of Perimenopause : When Earth bears Metal
Embodied Menstruation : Menstrual Attunement
Jade Gate Health : Sacred Vaginal Ecology
The Ultimate Guide to Breast Rejuvenation