Tepidarium
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A tepidarium ( lat. Tepidus "lukewarm") is a warm room in which benches and loungers, but also walls and floors, are heated. The air is dry, the air temperature is usually around 38 to 40 ° C. The visit is lightly dressed, e.g. B. with bathrobe or robe.
As the name suggests, the concept is of Roman origin and was part of the bathing culture in the Roman Empire . In contrast to the practice at the time, a slightly higher temperature is used today. The room temperature, which is a little higher than body temperature, improves the blood flow to the body tissue; this facilitates relaxation, and in this way one can try to promote the healing of vascular diseases , minor infections (e.g. cold and cough without fever), rheumatism and metabolic diseases.
The basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri , built in the 16th century, is still based on the former tepidarium of the Baths of Diocletian in Rome .
