The history of the steam bath can be traced far back into the mists of time. Popular with the ancient Greeks, the steam bath was subsequently adopted by the Romans as the "Sudatorium" which almost invariably formed part of the Roman baths of the period throughout the entire sphere of influence of the Roman Empire.

A steam bath is health giving as well as enjoyable. As a supportive activity, a steam bath is especially recommended to alleviate the conditions listed below by virtue of its high steam content and the general benefits of moist heat.

Bronchial asthma,

Bronchitis, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract,

Coughs,

Hoarseness, expectoration (particularly with the assistance of essential oils)

non-acute rheumatic complaints and restricted or painful movements of the joints