At Thai Orchid Massage & Spa, just minutes from Summerlin, Las Vegas and located within the Sky Pointe and Skye Canyon communities, we are dedicated to becoming your source for information as part of your quest for a healthier lifestyle. We strive to keep massage enthusiasts up-to-date and informed on a variety of topics related to the health benefits of massage and understanding different massage modalities. This particular topic will focus on "What is Herbal Massage?"
Thai Herbal Massage is a method of treatment utilized in traditional Thai medicine. This herbal therapy was designed to relieve pain and inflammation. A selection of therapeutic herbs, including phrai, ginger, turmeric and lemongrass, are wrapped in a muslin compress, steamed and then applied to the body in gentle pressing, circular and rolling movements.
THESE HERBS HAVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
Phrai– has the ability to help bronchial symptoms, asthma and colds. These anti-inflammatory properties when applied topically have a deep soothing effect to any contusion, sprain and inflammation of a joint or ligament.
Lemongrass– has anti-inflammatory properties and is used for sprains, bruises and sores muscles.
Turmeric– this herb has a cleansing effect on the skin and promotes healing. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and helps with bruises, joint pain, sprains or muscles pain.
Kaffir lime– are used for colds, congestion and have antioxidant properties. When applied topically to the skin, the astringent properties help to cleanse the skin and promote healing.
Camphor. The crystals from camphor are used in most saunas. Camphor is used for stimulating and dilating effects for the respiratory system. It also has a calming effect on stress, anxiety and insomnia. Topically Camphor crystals has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and helps with muscles stiffness, sprains, strains, bruises or swelling.
Tamarind. The whole plant is used medicinally, although typically the leaves are used for topical remedies. Cleanses and purifies the skin, while the antiseptic properties soothe and heal the skin.
Curcuma Comosa. The bulb is used to strengthen the muscles tissue of visceral organs. It has been used for the treatment of hot flashes, menstrual pain and chronic pelvic disorders.
Acacia Concinna- from the bark, leaves have been used for hair care in India for centuries. The bark contains high levels of saponins which is a mild cleanser.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF THAI HERBAL MASSAGE:
It induces deep relaxation, relieves stress and fatigue, boosts both emotional and physical well-being, assists alignment and postural integrity of the body, improves circulation of blood and lymph and stimulates the internal organs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypertension, High Blood Pressure.
Diabetic peripheral nephropathy (Exposure to high blood glucose levels over an extended period of time causes damage to the peripheral nerves – the nerves that go to the arms, hands, legs, and feet).
First -trimester pregnancy.
Any allergies to the herbs used.
OTHER BENEFITS OF THAI HERBAL MASSAGE:
The stimulation of pressure points of Sen lines opens the body’s energy pathways, allowing healing energy to flow. The blend of herbs used has a therapeutic, relaxing effect and it can be used to relieve sprains, strains of muscles and tendons, sinus pressure, migraines, stiffness in the joints, inflammation and helps stimulate circulation.
BOOK YOUR THAI HERBAL MASSAGE TODAY!
At Thai Orchid Massage & Spa, our massage therapists are here for you and want to help you get the most out of your Thai Herbal Massage. We're open 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm. We gladly accept walk-ins, time permitted, but strongly encourage you to either call ahead at 725.259.6295 or book online.
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