Thai Herbal Compress Massage

This treatment is imbedded in the very origins of Traditional Thai Massage culture as a treatment for conditions from general muscle fatigue, joint pain and back aches to relief from respiratory congestion, migraines, stress and anxiety. Hot medicinal herb compresses are systematically pressed on the body to bring relief to the areas being treated; a powerful full body treatment.

Thai herbs chosen for their therapeutic and medicinal qualities according to traditional recipes are wrapped in muslin cloth to create the compresses. For the massage treatment, the compresses are steamed to release the potent medicinal qualities and aromas of the herbs and are systematically applied over the body. The heat and moisture allows the herbal extracts to penetrate the skin bringing their curative effects, relief and healing to the areas being treated.

It is an effective treatment for many common ailments, pain and inflammation and has a relaxing and invigorating effect while bringing a deep sense of harmony and balance to body, mind and spirit. This treatment is normally taken as part of a Traditional Thai Massage but can also be combined with the other massage treatments.

Key Benefits:

• Promotes clear sinuses and airways (an attribute of herbal therapy)
• Relief from general muscular aches, pains and tension
• Helps to improve and stimulates the lymphatic system
• An uplifting treatment, it improves mood
• Increases blood flow and circulation
• Reduction in symptoms associated with depression and emotional stress
• Facilitates muscle relaxation to include the relief of muscle spasms
• Increases energy
• Reduces insomnia

Typical Ingredients of the Thai Herbal Compress:

Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera), Asian Crinum leaves (Crinum Asiaticum), Asian Acacia leaves (Acacia concinna (Willdx) D.C.), Borneol (part of Drybalanops camphora), Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora), Candle bush leaves (Cassia Alata L.), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Uintesianus Jowitt), Ginger (Ginger Purpuream Rose), Ginger family (Alpinia nigra B.L. Burtt), Orchid Leaves (Buahinia Retusa), Pandanus leaves (Pandanus Ordorus), Tamarind leaves (Tamarindus indica L.), Turmeric (Curcuma Amada), Turmeric family (Curcuma Domestica Valeton)

Soothing heat helps muscles to relax and the essences of 10 different herbs can infiltrate deep into the skin. Minimum 1h, recommended are up to 1.5h or 2h.