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Steam-heated muslin pouches filled with lemongrass, turmeric, kaffir lime, and galangal pressed rhythmically into the body — deeply therapeutic and profoundly calming to the nervous system.
Herbal compress is a common method of treatment employed in traditional Thai medicine.
The hot herbal compress contains numerous herbs tightly bound in fabric which is steamed until piping hot and firmly rolled. After a full-body, pressure point Thai massage, the hot herbal compress is pressed or pounded over the entire body in order to soothe muscle and stimulate the vital organs and senses.
Compresses are traditionally applied after Thai Massage to prevent bruising, reduce muscle stress and help with skin conditions.
Benefits of hot herbal compress:
- Relief from general muscular aches, pains and tension
- Helps to improve and stimulates the lymphatic system
- Increases blood flow and circulation
The contents of the compress are prescribed according to the condition being treated, with some of the most commonly used herbs being:
- Zedoary (Khamin oi)
- Turmeric (Khamin chan)
- Lemongrass (Takhrai)
- Kaffir lime (Makrut)
- Camphor tree (Naat)
- Tamarind (Makham)
- Plai (Zingiber cassumar)