Oils & Herbal Compresses
Feeling stressed and anxious?
Book a massage with your favourite blend of essential oils or herbal compress to lift your mood and stay relaxed!
All Daizen all massages begin with a complimentary foot ‘detox’ ritual. This is designed to ensure you feel completely relaxed and at ease; and will enable you to fully enjoy your chosen therapy.
You also get to choose your own special oils - pre-blended just for you. Select your favourite from the Daizen Aromatherapy range.
Use of essential oil advice
Never take essential oils internally, i.e. do not swallow them.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes (i.e. nose, mouth).
Seek professional/medical advice before use if you are pregnant.
Do not use Rose in the first four months of pregnancy.
Seek advice from a qualified aromatherapist before using any essential oils on babies and small children.
Seek medical advice before use if you have a medical condition (such as epilepsy, high blood pressure, allergies, etc.).
If you have an adverse reaction to an essential oil, stop using immediately and seek professional/medical advice.
Do not use essential oils undiluted (i.e. without adding water/base oil) on the skin (or undiluted in the bath).
Daizen Aromatherapy Oils
Select the essential oil to go with your massage, if you so wish, when booking a massage with Daizen.
These pre-blended oils are used during your massage and advice on how to continue using them is given after every session.
Daizen Herbal Body Compress
Choose your favourite Herbal Body Compress to go with your massage, when booking a Thai Hot Herbal Compress Massage with Daizen. Not only will you benefit from the massage, but you will get to keep the compress to take home and re-use for a few days to enhance your treatment.
Use of Herbal Body Compress advice
Suffer from plant allergies? Just ask me what herbs are used when you book and we’ll tailor your treatment accordingly.
The compress is normally used on bare skin , wherever possible, as clothes affect the heat & block the properties of the herbs infusing into the skin. However, thin & loose cotton clothing can be worn if preferred. Wear darker colours, if possible, as the compress may leave a mark which will eventually wash out.
After the treatment, the compress should be refrigerated until re-use and use within 48 hours.
Thai Hot Herbal Compress Massage
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Benefits of Thai Herbal Compress Massage
Herbal compresses or “Luk Prakob” in Thai have been used in Thailand for hundreds of years in conjunction with traditional massage or as a stand-alone therapy. Daizen’s Thai Herbal Compress massage uses Luk Pra Kob with high quality herbs which are anti-inflammatory, relieves pain (analgesic) and relaxes stiff muscles.
Medicinal properties of the herbs in herbal compresses
Siamese yellow ginger
(Zingiber purpureum) or Plai in Thai
MEDICINAL
Yellow ginger is similar to regular, culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale) and the two are sometimes used interchangeably. Siamese ginger treats colds, fevers, has a soothing effect on digestive system and helps with appetite loss, nausea, genito-urinary and lung infections, and reduces inflammation.
COSMETIC/SKIN
It makes a warming liniment that soothes muscle aches and pain. Studies show that ginger helps protect the liver.
AROMATHERAPY
It smells peppery sharp, pungent, aromatic, and warm, sometimes with a camphoraceous or lemon note.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Nontoxic but causes skin sensitivity in a few people.
Kaffir lime
(Citrus hystrix) or Puew Makrut in Thai
MEDICINAL
Kaffir Lime is used to treat the flu, colds, congested lymph, irregular heartbeat, and can slightly lower high blood pressure. It is a natural cleanser and deodoriser; reduces dizziness and tension.
COSMETIC/SKIN
It is good on oily complexions. It also moisturises dry skin and hair.
AROMATHERAPY
The sedative yet uplifting fragrance counters depression, hysteria, shock, and nervous tension. It can also increase mental awareness.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The oil is slightly photo-sensitising.
Lemongrass
(Cymbopogon citrates) or Ta-Krai in Thai
MEDICINAL
It is highly antiseptic and antibiotic and treats pain from indigestion, rheumatism, nerve conditions, and headaches. The Thai use it to treat indigestion, abnormal urination, and to improve appetite and stimulate menstruation.
COSMETIC/SKIN
Lemongrass counters oily hair, acne, skin infections, scabies, and ringworm.
AROMATHERAPY
The fragrance is sedating and soothing, although it helps increase mental awareness at the same time. It is also a deodorant.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Nontoxic but causes skin sensitivity in a few people.
Turmeric
(Curcuma longa) or Kha-min in Thai
MEDICINAL
Turmeric calms indigestion and is a strong anti-inflammatory. The rhizome is used in Thailand to treat intestinal worms and dysentery. Many studies back its use for these conditions. It is also a renowned antioxidant and liver protectant and has anticancer properties.
COSMETIC/SKIN
In India, turmeric has been used for centuries as a natural cleanser; the powder is mixed with milk to bring a healthy glow to the skin.
AROMATHERAPY
Topically, it is used on wounds. It kills numerous bacterial and viral infections, including staph. It also acts as a natural moisturiser.
CONSIDERATIONS:
People have reported a skin rash after taking a dose of 8,000 mg of curcumin or more, but this seems to be very rare.
Tamarind leaf
(Tamarindus indica) or Ma-Kham in Thai
MEDICINAL
Tamarind leaf is good for cleansing the skin, treating skin inflammations, reducing fevers and pain, treating symptoms of the common cold, curing liver disorders, protecting liver function, improving eye health, and improving symptoms from a hangover. The fruit is very fibrous and is used in Ayurvedic Medicine for gastric and digestion problems.
COSMETIC/SKIN
Topically, the leaves reduce skin inflammation and skin disorders. In Thailand, the fruit is also made into a paste that you rub all over your body during steam showers and treatments. It is very emollient.
AROMATHERAPY
Overall aroma of tamarind is characterised by its warm, citrus-like note and some roasted undertones.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Minimal
Camphor
(Cinnamomum camphora)/ Kara Boon in Thai
MEDICINAL
Camphor is used to stimulate the heart, treats neuralgia and arthritis, draws blood to the surface and detoxifies. It is a warming agent, so can be used to warm cold and freezing parts of the body. Kara Boon is a diaphoretic (produces perspiration), when inhaled it is good for treating asthma and rhinitis.
COSMETIC/SKIN
When applied to cosmetic formulas, camphor oil has been shown to provide astringent properties, which may contribute towards enhancing the skin’s overall quality and appearance.
AROMATHERAPY
Camphor’s strong odour is stimulating and is used to counter shock. It also works as an anti-depressant and focuses one’s attention.
CONSIDERATIONS:
White Camphor is safe in small amounts. It is a heart stimulant, so it is used in very small amounts in compresses and should be used cautiously with those who have an irregular or rapid heartbeat.