Herbal Compress Massage

Thaiyurveda™ Herbal Compress- Our compresses are designed to balance mind-spirit, body, and energy. Each bundle contains a wide variety of therapeutic effects. We make our compresses in California with wild crafted and organic herbs in our blends.

Thaiyurveda ™ Herbal Compress Massage
The compresses contain a combination of traditional Thai Herbs and are heated in an herbal steamer. The warm bundles are then applied directly to the skin or through the client's clothing during a massage session. The compresses are used to relieve sprains, strains of muscles and tendons, stiffness in the joints, and inflammation and to stimulate the circulation of the blood. The Herbal Compresses can also be used with any other massage modality. Thai herbal compress is a method of treatment employed in traditional Thai medicine.

Thai therapists use herbal compresses on the joints in order to soften and loosen the connections between bones and increase mobility before major stretching. Also, use of the compresses on the abdomen can encourage digestion and stimulate the organs. Apply the hot compresses to the skin directly or through the client's massage clothes, and allow them to warm the client's body, penetrating and dissipating any tension before moving on to deep acupressure work.
The aroma therapeutic effects of the herbs used in the compresses should not be undervalued. Many of these herbs have a balancing effect on the mind and spirit, and provide clients with a soothing reduction of stress. All of the herbs also possess properties which clear out congestion of the lungs and sinuses, and application of hot compresses to the chest and throat can be a wonderful way to kick a cold.

Cold Compress: Another use of herbal compresses that should be mentioned is the application of cold compresses. Cold compresses should be cooked for 10-15 minutes to release the beneficial alkaloids in the herbs, and then frozen or iced. The cold compresses should then be applied to clients with muscle strains, tendon or ligament sprains, contusions, hematomas, and more severe injuries requiring "cold therapy". Cold compresses help to reduce swelling and pain and can promote dissipation of pooled stagnant energy due to broken Sen Lines. Cold compresses should be applied only to the site of the injury and should be monitored while the practitioner massages other areas of the body.

Our compresses are designed to balance mind-spirit, body and energy. Each bundle contains a wide variety of therapeutic effects.

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