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Thai Herbal Steam

Aside from Thai massage, a number of the treatments offered in Thai spas come from the same ancient healing tradition.

The use of heat therapies combined with herbal ingredients is a distinguishing trait of traditional Thai healing practices.

One of most popular of these is the Thai herbal steam or sauna, whose healing secret lies in the ingredients; including the key indigenous Thai herbs of turmeric, prai, lemongrass, camphor and kaffir lime.

Aside from providing general health and complexion benefits, Thai herbal steam is considered an effective method of weight loss if done regularly over an extended period of time.

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Thai Herbal Steam
Aside from Thai massage, a number of the treatments offered in Thai spas come from the same ancient healing tradition. The use of heat therapies combined with herbal ingredients is a distinguishing trait of traditional Thai healing practices.

Thai Herbal Compress (Lukprakop)
Another ancient Thai healing therapy is the prakop, or hot herbal compresses made of medicinal herbs wrapped in a bundle of cloth, heated with steam and then pounded on the aching areas of the body, like tense shoulders or stiff joints.

Uniquely Thai Ingredients
Generations of Thais have long know that certain herbs, roots and flowers have specific abilities to rejuvenate the body and nourish the skin and hair.