Description * Thai Herbal Compress Ball 100% Natural Herbs Aroma Massage
* Giving a simultaneously relaxing and energizing effect to body, mind and soul.
The herbal heat compress contains numerous healing herbs that complement the massage. The treatment begins with a deep-pressure Thai massage, then a unique poultice of steamed fresh local herbal ingredients applied to help sooth and relax muscle tension and other aches and pains.
Benefits
Relieves and soothes tired, aching muscles
Deep-heat therapy provides extra healing benefits
Stress relief
Relaxation
Postnatal Care Treatment: reduces swelling, drains waste, ideal for a mother recovering from pregnancy
good for muscle aches and pain
How to use the Thai Herbal Compress
To heat the compress, steam it either in a food steamer: rice cooker or slow cooker/crock pot. It’s best to use an inner tray to keep it from sitting directly in the water.
1) First, prepare the steamer by filling it with water.
2) Then splash water on the ball (do not soak, just use enough to wet the surface). This will allow the ball to stay warmer longer and activate the herbs.
3) Add the ball to the steamer and close the lid. Turn on the steamer to high if the settings are available. The ball should be
hot in 5-10 mins at the high setting.
Caution -the compress will be HOT! When removing the ball from the steamer use oven mitts or a thick hand towel.
4) Before applying the ball to the body, test it on your inner arm. Sometimes the stem will be warmer than the ball but always check by yourself that can be applied through the clothes or directly on the skin. If using the ball to help with infection (such as chest infections or bites), it is recommended that you only use one body ball per person as infection may transfer from person to person.
5) Tap, pound, roll, twist, spread or dab the ball to the body. Each area may require different techniques so keep in touch with your feeling to find out which one feels best.
6) As the ball starts to feel cool, place it back in the steamer. At this point you can remove the second ball or if you only have one, you can massage that area with your hands using Thai hacking or apply oil and use basic massage techniques. The ball will only take a minute or two to reheat.
How to keep the Thai Herbal Compress
Once finished with the body ball, keep out of packaging until COMPLETELY dry. This might mean leaving it over night. When cool and dry, package it in a plastic container wrapped in a towel and keep in a cool, dry place. If you prefer, store it in a sealed brown bag and keep it in the fridge or freezer. By keeping it in the freezer, you may use it to apply to acute injuries when needed.
This ball may be used up to 5 times depending on frequency and intensity of use. Generally, it will last longer if two are used for each treatment instead of one.