Thai Herbal Compress

Thai herbal massage ball is one of the traditional massage tools which have been widely used since the ancient time. It helps to relieve muscular aches and strain. It also energizes tired muscle after strenuous activities. With essential relaxing properties from herbs, the steamed massage ball can stretch ligaments and reduce muscular soreness, bruises, and joint stiffness.

It also promotes healthy blood circulation. Being comprised with more than twenty types of herbs, for example, plai which can actively serve in reducing muscle sprain and bumps, tumeric oil can solve skin problems as well as firming and soothing skin. Kaffir lime will decrease dizziness; cryptolepis buchannai roem can lessen the strained muscle and result in mind relaxation.
Moreover, the bumps and bruises will be healed by curcuma aromatica salisb. Patchouli and camphor will relieve symptoms of the cold and re-vitalize the heart veins. Also, you will feel more relaxed with the soft scent of lemon grass.

Ingredient: Plai, tumeric oil, kaffir lime, cryptolepis buchannai roem, curcuma aromatica salisb, patchouli and camphor.

 

Directions:

1. Set the convenient position either sitting or lying.

2. Spray some water over the herbal ball then get it steamed about 15 minutes. Test the temperature of the steamed ball by touching it at skin sensitive area like, inner side of the arm or on backhand before applying it on aching area.

3. For maximum effective use, the steamed ball should be gently rolled over the sprained area when it is still hot. Once the ball becomes cool, you can leave it on the aching spot a little bit longer.

4. When the ball gets cool, another steamed ball should be replaced for better treatment.

 

Precautions:

1. Do not use excessively hot ball on sensitive skin or on new scar. If it is necessary, the steamed ball should be applied through a piece of cloth so that the soft skin will be protected or you can wait till the ball gets into proper temperature.

2. Serious precaution should be well taken with people with diabetes, paralyzed, small children or senior people since their skin reaction to the heat is quite passive than normal and this can cause skin burnt. Warm massage ball can be used instead.


3. The massage ball should not be used with newly sprained muscle since this will make the symptoms become worse.

4. After the massage is completely done, the massaged area should be left for a while to get dry. Taking a bath suddenly is not recommended for the body temperature might not be adjusted and the healing properties will be rinsed off.

Preservation:
The herbal massage ball can be used up to 3-5 days. It should be kept in refrigerator or in a dry place for more effectiveness and longer use.