Coriander seed

Botanical Name : Coriandrum vulgare Mill
Properties : Deodorant, stimulant

Cinnamon

Botanical Name : Cinnamomum verum, synonym C. zeylanicum
Properties : Anaesthetic, Antidontalgic, Antiseptic, Anitputrefacitve, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, cardiac, Carminative, Emmenagogue, escharotic, Haemostatic, insecticide, Parasiticade, Stimulant, stomachic, Vermifuge. Has a mildly astringent effect on the skin, tightening loose tissues and is apparently effective in clearing warts.

Centella

Botanical Name : Centella Asiatica Ueban
Prorerties : It is used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic
medicine. Gotu kola is a mild adaptogen, is mildly
antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcerogenic,
anxiolytic, a cerebral tonic, a circulatory stimulant, a diuretic
nervine and vulnerary

Camphor

Botanical Name : Cinnamomum camphora (L) J.S.Presl
Properties : It is found in wood of the camphor laurel. Camphor is readily absorbed through the skin and produces a feeling of cooling similar to that of menthol and acts as slight local anesthetic and antimicrobial substance. The camphor oil is an agent which eases bruises, inflammations, and joint pains

Bay leaf

Botanical Name : Laurus nobilis
Properties : Bay Leaf contains eugenol, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Bay leaf is also an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial

Bakula, Bullet WoodFlower

Botanical Name : Mimusops elengi Linn.
Properties : In Thailand, Bakula flower is the most important elelment in blending Thai fragrance cosmetic and the medicine for relief the symptom of vertigo and fatigue. The essential oil of Mimusops elengi is a pale yellow, mobile liquid of very delicate, sweet and extremely tenacious floral odor. A honey like, Heavy-sweet undertone, is quite persistent.

Arabian Jasmine

Botanical Name : Jasminum sambac
Properties : The use of the flowers applied in the form of plaster to the lions and pubes as an aphredisiac. Antidepressant.

Acacia concinna leaves

Botanical Name : Leaves of Acacia concinna (Willd.) DC.
Properties : Acacia Concinna is commonly used herb that has many remedial qualities. It is popularly referred as "fruit for the hair" as it has a naturally mild pH, which gently cleans the hair without stripping it of natural oils. Acacia Concinna is used to control dandruff, promoting hair growth and strengthening hair roots. Its leaves are used in malarial fever, decoction of the pods are used to relieve biliousness and acts as a purgative. An ointment, prepared from the ground pods, is good for skin diseases.

Ginger

Ginger is a perennial herb and grows to about 3-4 foot high with thick spreadily tuberous rhizome. Every year, it shoots up a stalk with narrow spear shaped leaves as well as white or yellow flowers growing directly from the root.

Ginger properties : analgesic, antidepressant, anti-emetic, antiseptic, antiscorbutic, aperitif, aphrodisiac,carminative, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic

Thai Herbs in Thai Food

Thai food is globally popular due to its flavors. The flavors of Thai food are quite different to those of any other cuisine. A mixture of fresh and dried ingredients makes Thai food flavors unique. Ingredients that are essential in Thai cooking are spices and HERBS, which beside their aromatic quality, are known to have diverse health benefits. Herbs be used as main seasoning in Thai Cooking. Thai Food unique because combination of various herbs which result in both food flavors and its aromas.

herbal compress therapy Luk Pra Kob

Thai Herbal Compress is a truly amazing and unique therapy. Herbs imported from Thailand are wrapped beautifully in muslin cloth. These compresses are then steamed and applied to the energy meridians and painful areas of the body during Thai Massage Sessions.

The compresses contain special species of herbs known for their therapeutic value. They have anti-inflammatory qualities which soothe tired and tight muscles. The herbs also have therapeutic value for the softening the skin, increasing energy, enhancing immunity, increasing circulation and easing sinus and upper respiratory congestion.

Along with all the benefits of the herbs the treatment is hot and moist,. This means it is a deeply relaxing therapy which helps reduce the negative impact of extreme stress, exhaustion and overwhelm. The compresses also release essential oils that provide heavenly aromatherapy.

When the massage is over, the compresses are stored for use in your future massages. They are very potent and can last through 3-5 sessions.

Herbal Food Tradition with Thai Traditional Medicine

Thai Traditional Medicine in the Ayutthya Period, intergrated system of medicine incorporation the Buddhist Philosophy, astrology and other folk medicine of India and Chinese system. The four elements are Earth, Water, Air and Fire which to balance living with maintenance in the human body through an association with the vital organs. The way the elements interact can affect physical and mental health. This knowledge of Thai Traditional Medicine is based on balance energy and relationship of the four elements for welling and the proactive prevention of illness and disease through herbal food tradition, massage, herbal steam and herbal compress.

Earth Element: Taste of food: Sweet, Oily, Salty, Astringent. (Astringent taste help balance the elements, while sweet will penetrate throughout the body to refresh and energize.) Ex. Guava, Papaya, Taro, Potato, Nuts, Milk, Salt. Food: Three Kingdoms Salad, Vegetable Salads.

Water Element: Sour. (Sour taste will promote food appetite and help refresh and relax.) Ex. Lemon, Orange, Pineapple, Tomato. Food: Sea Food Salad, Kang-Som (Vegetables and fish), Sweet and Sour Sauce.

Fire Element: Bitter, Cool and Unspiced. (Bitter and cold will help balance internal body heat stimulate blood circulation and relive muscle tension. Ex. Lpomoea, Ivy Gourd, Cassia leaves, Water Melon, Melon. Food: Ivy Gourd Clear Soup, Curry Cassia leaves and Flowers, Stair-fried Morning Glory Vegetable.

Wind Element: Hot and Spicy. (Hot and Spicy will derive internal air and stimulate better digestive system.) Ex. Ginger, Galingale, Lemongrass, Pepper, Basil. Food: Omlette with galingale, Chicken fried with Special Back pepper, Chicken fried with Lemon grass and Spices.

According to the principle of four element food in Thai Traditional Medicine, it not only suggest to consume variety taste of food but also emphasize on consuming the food in accordance with each dominant element taste of food in order to keep well balance of four elements