Thai Herbal Compresses have been used for thousands of years as a stand alone treatment or combined with other holistic wellness treatments. Plant medicine has been influenced by many ancient Eastern cultures. Thai Herbal medicine is comprised of plants native to Southeast Asia and easily accessible to the local people. Utilizing these plants invokes deep relaxation, stress relief and improves overall health and wellness. This wisdom has been passed down through many generations of Thai healers and is an essential part of Thai Traditional Medicine.

A Thai Herbal Compress traditionally contains a few core herbs wrapped in muslin cloth, steamed to activate medicinal qualities and then applied directly to the skin or over clothing. The application of heat opens the pores, dilates blood vessels and begins to stimulate blood flow as the medicinal steam deeply permeates the skin to sooth aches, pains and fatigue found in the muscles and connective tissues. The herbal combination we use is helpful in alleviating joint stiffness, strained muscle and tendon, reduces inflammation and stimulates blood circulation. The heated herbs have an overall deeply relaxing holistic impact on the body and mind.

Client wears cotton Thai pants and drapes upper body with large cotton towel. Herbal Compress Massage is an additional $10 for 1 compress and $18 for 2 compress. After the therapy session, the activated herbal compress is bagged with instructions for how to use at home. Each compress can be used 5-10x until herbal properties are depleted. We have additional inventory in office for one off purchase and our Thai Herbal Balm is also available. Made from our same Thai herbalists, it’s a topical application of a similar herbal recipe known for it’s anti inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Benefits of Thai Herbal Hot Compress:

• Aid in digestion

• Treats skin ailments

• Decreases high blood pressure

• Increases energy and relieves muscle fatigue

• Soothes and relaxes strained and overused muscles

• Relaxation of mind and body

• Increases blood circulation, remedy for numbness

• Stimulates internal organs and lymphatic system

• Anti-microbial and anti-oxidant

Thai Herbs Included in Compress and Their Properties:

• Plai (Thai Ginger): Anti-Inflammatory

• Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant

• Keffir Lime: Antiseptic and Antibacterial

• Lemongrass: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-fungal, Antibacterial

• Pandan Leaves: Anti-inflammatory

• Camphor: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-fungal, Antibacterial, Skin Penetration Enhancer

• Tamarind Leaves: Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial