Wax and Bubbles

This aromatic creation is a combination of everyday Thai herbs that have been passed down through the centuries. The recipe includes enough ingredients for about two sachet pouches and also will require two pieces of terry cloth, cotton string and a steamer.

Thai Herbal Compress:

10 teaspoons lime zest
6 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
3-4 stalks of lemongrass, cut and pounded
20 eucalyptus leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon camphor granules

Directions for use:

Always use two sachets for each treatment so one sachet can be heating on a steamer while the other is being applied to the body.

1. Mix all ingredients and wrap in a piece of terry cloth fabric. Tightly tie the edge of the compress pouch with a string. You can even use something called a compress ball, which is pictures above. You can purchase them at any health food store worldwide.

2. Bring the water to a boil in the steamer.

3. Lightly sprinkle the pouches with water, and steam for 10 minutes.

4. Compress gently on the skin, making sure not to hold on any one spot for very long-simply touch, press, lift and move in the compress in a constant and rapid fashion.

5. Repeat for all desired areas of the body that need treatment.
(Source: Skin 2007)

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• Aromatic Herbal Bath: Add 10 to 15 drops of essential oil to your drawn bath water. For relaxation try some lavender or ylang ylang. For skin irritation try tea tree and lavender together. Stir the water throughly after adding the essential woll before getting into the bath.

• Simple foot and hand soak: Add 5 to 7 drops of essential oil to a bowl or basin of warm water. Soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Use the same essential oil mix as above or do an online search for what oils you should use for what condition.

• Herbal Compress: To treat a headache or skin irritation, add 5 to 8 drops of essential oil to 2 cups of hot or cold water. Stir to disperse the oils evenly. Brielfy soak a cotton cloth in the water, wring out the cloth when necessary, then place it on the skin in the needed area on your body or someone else’s body. Repeat every 15 minutes for up to one hour. (Source: Aromatherapy 101)

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