what is thai herbal ball compress Massage

Monta Pattha
Jul 19
1 min read

Thai Herbal Ball Compress (also known as herbal poultice) is a traditional Thai healing technique that combines the benefits of heat, herbs, and massage. It involves the use of a cloth ball filled with a blend of therapeutic herbs—commonly including lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, kaffir lime, camphor, and tamarind leaves—which are steamed and then gently pressed or rolled over the body.

What It Does:

The heat from the steamed herbal ball helps relax muscles and open pores, allowing the medicinal properties of the herbs to absorb into the skin.
It promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, and eases muscle stiffness and pain.
The herbal aroma provides a calming, stress-relieving effect, enhancing mental clarity and relaxation.

How It’s Used:

The herbal compress is typically incorporated into Thai massage or deep tissue treatments. Your therapist will press and roll the warm herbal ball along the body’s energy lines and areas of tension, either before or after traditional massage techniques.