Thai Herbal Massage

Traditional Thai Herbal Massage at it’s very best. This massage combines the benefits of classic Thai massage with the healing powers of heat provided by a Thai herbal ball. Thermotherapy and compression are fused to alleviate muscle soreness and myofacial pain in sensitive areas. The Thai herbal ball is rolled across triggers points and isolated muscle groups of the body while steam promotes muscle relaxation and increased body energy. The heated ball compresses tight or stiff muscles to allow for greater movement and flexibility of both the muscles and joints, while the herbs work to open airways and rejuvenate the senses.

  • The benefits of this technique include, but are not limited to:
  • Promotes clear sinuses and airways (an attribute of herbal therapy)
  • Reduction in symptoms associated with depression and emotional stress
  • Facilitates muscle relaxation to include the relief of muscle spasms
  • Increases energy
  • Eases the pain associated with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and other conditions which effect the muscles and joints
  • Reduces Insomnia

Benefits of Thai Herbal Massage:

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Thai Herbal Compress Ball

Ingredients:

Kaffir Lime
Due to their refreshing, citrusy smell, Kaffir leaves are multi-functional and are often used in Thai cuisine to enhance flavor. They have a number of uses in Thai culture, including use as a cleaning agent and deodorizer. Vapors of the kaffir lime are also used to treat respiratory problems.

Zingiber Cassumnar (Plai)
Used for centuries in hot compresses and applied to muscles to relieve aches and pains, Plai is a natural emolient that is used to tone and soften the skin. It also aides women in their recovery after giving birth.

Cyrcuma Longa (Turmeric)
Turmeric is a vital ingredient in the Thai herbal compress, and has been valued as a health and beauty aid for thousands of years. It is used internally to treat a number of digestive and circulatory problems, and is also a natural moisturizer and antiseptic and is widely used in spa skin treatments.

Languas Galanga (Galangal)
Also known as “Thai ginger” since it shares some of the same benefits as ginger. This root can be taken internally to relieve many digestive ailments. It can also be applied to the skin and is a strong antiseptic. It helps to tone skin and treat skin diseases. It is commonly used in herbal body wraps.

Cinnamonum Camphora (Campor)
Camphor is a close relative to cinnamon. This herb is a bit of a contradiction since it acts as both a stimulant and a calming agent. Camphor simultaneously stimulates the brain, heart and circulation, while also having a calming effect both mentally and emotionally. Camphor is very effective at soothing sore muscles and arthritis.

Lemongrass
This herb, which has a fresh, lemony fragrance, can be used to fight cellulite, jet lag, and helps to revitalize a tired body and mind. It is used in hot compresses mainly because of its soothing yet invigorating properties, clearing the head and boosting the mind.

Eucalyptus
The history and uses of Eucalyptus are far-reaching and varied. It is well known for its invigorating aroma, which has an emotionally refreshing effect. It is also a powerful antiseptic, killing germs and speeding the healing process for wounds and infections. When applied to the chest, the Eucalyptus vapors can be an effective treatment for colds, cough, congestion, asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Cryptolepis Buchanani Roem. & Schult
Softens and helps to correct deformity and stiffness.

Crinum Asiaticum Linn
Aides in relieving local pain.

Bauhinia Malabarica Roxb
Has been used in traditional Thai medicine to promote wound healing, as a diuretic, to fight dysentery and as an emmenagogue.

Acacia Concinna (Willd.) DC
( Som-Poi in Thailand) contains up to 28.8% saponin, such as acacinins A, B, C, D and E. It is used in shampoo to fight dandruff. Its other uses include: bath tonic for women after delivery; soak in cotton and apply to skin diseases.

Cassia Alata Linn. (Golden Bush)
(Chumhet Thet in Thailand) Used in Thailand as treatment for ringworm and tinea versicolor, Inactive with fungal infection of hair and nails.

Pandanus Odorus Ridl
Thai name: Toei-hom, Pandanaceae

Niebuhria Siamensis Kurz