How a woman should take a bath after menstruation and Janabah

 Aishah narrated: Asma´ asked the Prophet salla alayhi wa sallam about the bath which is taken after menstruation. He said: ´´Everyone amongst you should use water and (the leaves of) the lote-tree and cleanse herself well, and then pour water on her head and rub it vigorously until it reaches the roots of the hair. Then she should pour water on herself. Afterwards she should take a piece of cotton scented with perfume and cleanse herself with it.´´ Asma´ said: ´´How do I clean myself with that?´´ Upon this he (the Messenger of Allah salla alayhi wa sallam) said: ´´Subhan Allah! (Cleanse yourself with it.´´ ´Aishah said (in a lower tone), ´´Clean the trace of blood.´´

Then she asked him about bathing after Janabah. He said: ´´She should take water and wash herself well )or: complete the Wudu´) and then (pour water) on her head and rub it until it reaches the roots of the hair (of her) head and then pour water on herself.´´ ´Aishah said: ´´How good are the women of Ansar. Shyness does not prevent them from learning the Deen (religion).´´