Steamed Herbal Compress Massage

Herbs are an everyday part of Thai life and have deep roots in Thai culture. Not just for cooking or use as medicine.
We also add herbs in the Traditional Thai Massage for the extra rejuvenating and balancing effects on the body, mind, and energy.  The application is called the Herbal Compress (Loog Prakob). Loog Prakob is becoming well-known and popular treatment in health spas all over the world.

Loog Prakob is bundle of traditional herbs which includes:

• Zingiber cassumunar (plai) for the treatment of allergy and allergic-related problems, boosts circulation, reduces swelling and bruises
• Kiffir-Lime contains essential oil for deodorizing, calming, helps prevent inflammation and limits bacterial growth
• Camphor promotes a calming influence, eases respiration, and reduces tension
• Lemongrass stimulates digestion, has antiseptic properties and treats skin infections

They have used the Herbal Compresses for years. It is this secret healing technique that has been passed down from generation to generation. By heating the Herbal Compress in a steamer, it is then applied directly to the skin, or through the clothes, during the massage.
These hot Herbal Compresses are excellent for:

• stiff, aching muscles;
• migraines;
• Reduces swelling and bruises;
• simultaneously has a relaxing and invigorating effect on the body and mind; and
• soothing sore and over-worked muscles while giving a boost for the body's energy level.