Hot Herbal Compress

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 then firmly rolled. After a full-body, pressure point massage to relieve the body’s stress, tensions, pains and muscle and tendon strains, the hot herbal compress is pressed or pounded over the entire body in order to soothe the muscles and stimulate the vital organs and senses.

Compresses are applied carefully after Thai Massage to prevent bruising, reduce muscle stress and soothe 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 hot herbal 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 (scientific name : Zingiber cassumar)

*This treatment will not be suitable for those clients with an allergy to any of the ingredients listed above.*