The European culture used hot rocks to heat their saunas and apply to their tired and sore muscles. On the other hand, the Native Americans also used hot and cold stones in their traditional sweat lodge while smaller hot and cold stones were passed around to place on the specific area of tension.

 

According to Chinese history, 4,000 years ago, the Shang Dynasty used hot and cold stones to relieve stress, tension, and pain. The oriental medicine hot and cold stones are in conjunction with the meridian channels to promote a better flow of energy throughout the body.