Herbal compresses

Thai Traditional Medicine - of which massage is a part - is essentially an indigenous herbal medicine. Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM), like Chinese traditional medicine, is officially recognised and requires medical training. The knowledge and collection of the herbs is a speciality of the local healers, passed on from generation to generation.For the non-medical relaxation massage I offer, I use imported herbal compresses. These are carefully composed of dried ingredients and provide without counter-idications a beneficent added value during the massage. The use of compresses is thus universally safe and does not require any medical knowledge or licence as would be the case for internal applications of herbs. The active ingredients of the herbs that are released in combination with pressure and heat when the compresses are used bring about immediate relaxation, but there are also deep-acting effects. For example, it can help reduce chronic inflammation of both muscle and connective tissue. It relieves aches and pains and stimulates circulation, which can promote recovery from injuries and fractures. The combined herbs are antiseptic and have a good effect on the skin and - thanks to their aromatic qualities - also on the mind.