Thai Traditional Massage Balm & Herbal Compress Workshop for the massage therapy

September 30, 2022

On Friday, September 30, we hosted the massage teacher with the big workshop teaching our women how to prepare the Thai Herbal Compress, an ancient aromatherapy technique, and make natural massage balm from the lemongrass we grew at our garden in Siracha. 

What is in the Thai Herbal Compress?

The Luk Pra Kob translates to "pressing herbal sphere" and is a mixture of specific herbs in a muslin cloth bag wrapped in a cotton towel. What herbs are in the Thai Herbal compress depending on the goal of the treatment?

We use 100% Natural Thai Herbs,  a combination of plai, ginger, turmeric, and lemongrass, for pain relief and calming inflammation.


After the medicinal herbs have been gathered and wrapped in the bag and towel, it is compressed and steamed to bring out the essential oils of the herbs. When the Luk Pra Kob is prepared, the practitioner will apply it to your skin in small circular motions. Where on your body depends on the treatment's goal, as well as if the Thai Herbal Compress is hot or cold. Each way of using the Luk Pra Kob has different benefits.

The Luk Pra Kob can be used to treat a variety of conditions from headaches to muscle tension and inflammation to skin complexion. It all depends on whether the Thai Herbal Compress is hot or cold and what essential oils are used in aromatherapy. Also, the Luk Pra Kob can be used in traditional Thai massage better to help circulation and range of motion throughout the session. 

The Thai Herbal Compress and Thai traditional Balm will soon be available on our website. Please, follow us on social media for more updates.