Executive-Guideline-for-Fumigation-and-Steam-Therapy-in-Persian-Traditional-Medicine

Steam Therapy and Medicated Steam Therapy (Inhalation) Service Specification and Standard in Persian Medicine

The "Steam Therapy and Medicated Steam Therapy (Inhalation) Service Specification and Standard in Persian Medicine" was prepared in 2021 by the Secretariat of the Strategic Council for Developing Health Guidelines, in collaboration with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, the Scientific Association of Traditional Persian Medicine, and the Persian Medicine and Complementary Medicine Office of the Ministry of Health.

Main Content Includes:

Definition of Services: Steam therapy (using smoke or vapor from plants) and medicated steam therapy (steam from hot water or herbal decoction).

Procedures: Assessment before, during, and after treatment; management of complications.

Qualifications: Provided by specialists in Traditional Persian Medicine, trained physicians, and trained paramedical professionals.

Indications: Respiratory diseases, skin conditions, neurological disorders, infections, and increasing breast milk supply.

Contraindications: Allergy to plants, acute inflammations, dominance of hot or dry temperaments (Mizaj).

Equipment and Environment: Standards for the physical space, required equipment such as steam devices and braziers.

Scientific References: Support for the effectiveness of the methods is provided by citing domestic and international research.

This guide is designed for use in clinics, health institutes (wellness centers), and hospital departments.

The complete file of the guide is available for download at the bottom of this page (below the dashed line).