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Herbal Compress Therapy

Traditional Luk Pra Kob healing · Kathu, Phuket

Thai herbal compress massage (Luk Pra Kob) combines the healing power of traditional Thai herbs with therapeutic heat. Bundles of medicinal herbs — including lemongrass, turmeric, kaffir lime, camphor, and tamarind leaves — are steamed until fragrant, then pressed and rolled over the body to deliver deep warmth and herbal healing directly into muscles and joints.

90–120 min
Duration
Fresh Thai botanicals
Herbs
Warm steamed compress
Temperature
Oil massage + compress
Includes

The Herbs

Our herbal compress bundles are hand-prepared daily using a traditional recipe of Thai medicinal herbs: lemongrass (anti-inflammatory), turmeric (pain relief), kaffir lime peel (circulation), camphor (muscle relaxation), tamarind leaves (skin nourishment), and prai root (joint health). The combination has been used in Thai traditional medicine for over 500 years.

The Treatment

Your therapist alternates between Swedish-style massage strokes and warm herbal compress application. The steamed compress is pressed, rolled, and held against key muscle groups, allowing the heat and herbs to penetrate deeply. The aromatic steam creates a natural aromatherapy experience that calms the mind while the herbs work on the body.

Therapeutic Benefits

Herbal compress therapy reduces muscle and joint inflammation, improves blood circulation, relieves sinusitis and respiratory congestion, and promotes deep relaxation through aromatherapy. The combination of heat, pressure, and medicinal herbs makes it particularly effective for chronic pain, sports injuries, and stress-related tension.

Frequently Asked Questions

What herbs are in the compress?+
Our compresses contain lemongrass, turmeric, kaffir lime, camphor, tamarind leaves, and prai root. All herbs are sourced locally and prepared fresh daily. If you have any allergies, please let us know before the treatment.
Is herbal compress massage different from regular Thai massage?+
Yes — herbal compress massage combines traditional massage techniques with warm herbal poultice application. You receive both hands-on massage and the therapeutic benefits of heated Thai herbs. It's a gentler, more aromatic experience compared to traditional Thai massage.
Can I take the herbs home?+
After your session, the used herbal compress can be taken home for self-treatment. Simply re-steam it in a microwave or steamer for 2-3 minutes and apply to sore areas. Each compress can be reused 2-3 times.
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