Thai Herbal Compress (Luk Pra Kob)
Practitioner: Frederick S. Frank
Luk Pra Kob or Thai Herbal Compress is one of the
treasures of Thai culture, used in traditional medicine
for over 400 years.
The Thai Herbal Compress treatment may be beneficial if
you are prone to deep-seated tension in your back, neck
or shoulders. It is superb for the relief of repetitive
strain from long hours at the computer. It is wonderful
for general body detoxification.
The treatment uses a blend of herbs
which are wrapped in unbleached cotton and heated in a
steamer. This hot compress is then applied to the body
for the relief of muscular aches and pains, and to exfoliate
and soften the skin. The spherical compress becomes a massage
tool, tapping, twisting and pressing, kneading and dragging
the tense muscle and connective tissue. The compresses
are heated to 160º which releases the essential oils
of the medicinal herbs, allowing them to penetrate the
skin and enhancing the relaxation response.
 In addition to relieving
pain, swelling and stress, the luk pra kob creates a feeling
of Sabai: bliss, ease, balance.
…It feels wonderful!
The Thai Herbal Compress may be added to any other treatment.
Your session will be extended by fifteen minutes.
Two compresses
are used in the session: one is heated in the steamer while
the other is in use. For certain areas of the body, both
compresses are used in tandem. A fresh, vacuum-packed set
is used for each client. After your session the compresses
are sealed in a plastic bag for you to take home. They
can be used two more times – just soak them and
heat in a micro- wave or steamer. Apply them to any areas
of discomfort with rolling and pressing movements.
It is recommended not to shower for 3 – 4 hours
after the treatment in order to maximize the benefits of
the herbal compounds.
Luk Pra Kob is not recommended if you are sensitive to
heat, if your skin is very sensitive, if you have many
plant allergies, recent wounds, high blood pressure, varicose
veins or non-controlled diabetes. Please wait 48 hours
after body hair removal before a treatment.
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