hai herbal compresses alleviate pain and inflammation by opening skin pores and transferring medicating heat to the muscles, joints, and energy Unes. Compress therapy helps to harmonize and relax the body, loosen energy blockages, and speed the healing of scars-including those caused by childbirth. Smelling and inhaling herb-infused vapors induces deep relaxation. Many herbs have a balancing effect on the mind and help reduce stress. Primary materials such as eucalyptus and camphor act as decongestants for the lungs and sinuses. Using hot compresses on the chest, throat, and sinuses can loosen mucus and open up the nasal passages.
In addition to the customary ginger lemongrass, eucalyptus, and camphor, some compresses incorporate antioxidants such as turmeric (a natural skin softener), tamarind (which hydrates and regenerates skin cells), kaffir lime leaves and fruit (a skin toner and blood circulation booster), and common Thai ginger, also known as plai (which eases muscle and joint aches).