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

Thailand Herbal

Because of the geographic location in the tropical region not far from the equator, Thailand is naturally prosperous, rich in biological diversities, and abundant in natural resources. This gift from nature has contributed to the well being of people in this country for centuries and it, therefore, an invaluable legacy of the nation.

Thailand is the home to various species of flora. Medicinal plants and herbs have a part of everyday life in Thailand for a long time since adding various kinds of herbs and vegetables into the food has long been the Thai cooking style, Thai food is the best example of harmonious combination between nature and health in Thai way of life.

Thai herbs have also constituted a great part of Thai traditional medicine and natural means of health and beauty care of Thai people. Knowledge of the usage and health benefits of herbal medicine has become the valuable “ancient wisdom” of Thailand, which has been passed on from generation to generation.