Heated Herbal Compress are an excellent addition to a Thai Massage . They are used everywhere from mountain huts in Northern Thailand to International Spas in major cities . The list of herbs used can vary a little acccording to local ingredients but a typical list along with effects is given below ; this combination of ingredients are useful to everyone and carry, to varying degrees, muscle relaxation , analgesic and anti-inflammatiory properties. More highly trained herbalists can create bespoke compresses according to what they intend to treat . They can also be combined with heating type muscle balms and oils for extra effect.
Most commonly, the compresses, though a combination of heat and the herbs will :
- Relax and soften sore muscles and tight tissues around the area being treated.
- Relieve pain in the area.
- Reduce inflammation.
- Prepare an area for deeper massage work if required, and bring circulation in after.
- Loosen congestion both in tissues and nasally.
- Produce a relaxing aromatherapy effect.
- Support Detox.
In some cases they maybe useful for some people who would prefer not to have to take regular painkillers . This study carried out in conjunction with Chaing Mai University is interesting : Randomised Control Trial Comparing Thai Herbal Compress and Oral Ibuprofen for pain relief in knee osteoarthritis
Here's a more detailed general description of Thai massage with herbal compress from the US Massage Magazine : Massage Magazine - Thai Herbal Compress
For General information on thai Massage and my practice Totnes, Devon, UK: Nev Thai Massage.
For General information on thai Massage and my practice Totnes, Devon, UK: Nev Thai Massage.
Ingredient list and their potential uses/benefits :
Zingiber Cassumunar ( Phlai in Thailand ) - anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
Tumeric - anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Zedoary - anti-inflammatory and blood purification.
Lemongrass - antioxidant, analgesic, improves circulation and soothing for the nervous system.
Derris Scandens Benth - Pain Relief.
Cryptolepis Buchanani Roem - pain relief .
Kurz Leaves - anti-inflammatory .
Pandanus - brain and heart tonic.
Kaffir Lime Leaves - stress relief and rejuvation.
Tamarine Leaves - anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Acacia Concinna Leaves - analgesic.
Bauhinina Acumirata Linn Leaves - anti-inflammatiory and blood purifier.
Pummelo Peel - decongestant .
Calamus - neurological problems , brain fog , depression.
Myrtle - decongestant and mental clarifier .
Camphor - pain relief and circulation support.
Citranella - Reduces muscle spasm.
Gangal - tonifies tissues.
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