Thai Herbal Heat Revival
This heated muslin parcel of aromatic herbs and spices is a heavenly health treatment in the raw; it had been unchanged since Thailand's Ayutthaya period (14th - 18th century) when fragrant hot-packs were administered to war-weary soldiers returning home with muscle aches and bruises.
Today, the poultice is still used to alleviate pain or inflammation (especially good post partum) by opening the pores and bringing a medicinal heat to the muscles induce relaxation.
Ingredients
prai (common Thai herb): for relief of sore muscles and tired joints
turmeric: an anti-bacterial skin freshener
lemon grass: an astringent for skin blemishes
Kaffir lime: for toning mature skin and for boosting circulation
camphor: for cleansing minor infections
Steps
1. Packed tight the parcel should be pomelo size, weighing roughly 400 grams.
2. The pack should be heated over a steamer or hot pot. It can be left steaming until needed, at least for five minutes.
3. The poultice can be placed anywhere on the body for 30 seconds to one minute in each place. It should not be used on the face or genital area. It is good for slimming.
