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Herbal Compress - Top 10 Herbs
Herbal Compress - Top 10 Herbs

Below is a description of what properties each of the top 10 herbs may provide as well as the taste and application.

CAMPHOR:

Properties: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic antitussive, bronchodilator, cardiac, diaphoretic, expectorant, pectoral, sedative, stimulant

Taste: Hot, aromatic

Applications: Thai saunas, decongestant - inhaled to treat colds, congestion, sore throat, cough bronchitis, and sinusitis, blocked menstruation, eye infections, fevers, typhoid, and lung infections. Stimulates brain, heart and circulation, calms stress, anxiety and insomnia

EUCALYPTUS:

Properties: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, expectorant, diaphoretic, pectoral, antibacterial, anti fungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anti migraine, and also an insect repellent.

Taste: Hot, aromatic

Application: Treats colds, congestion, sinus, lung, cough, bronchitis, asthma, sore throat and respiratory aliments aches & pains, blisters, burns, catarrh, chicken pox, circulation, cuts, cystitis, diarrhea, diphtheria, emphysema, fever, headaches, herpes, influenza, insect repellent, lice, measles, migraines, nephritis, neuralgia, rheumatoid conditions, sinusitis, skin, ulcers, sprains, throat infections, wounds.

GINGER ROOT:

Properties: Analgesic, anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, anti-septic, antitussive, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic

Taste: Hot

Application: General tonic for health and longevity. Stimulant for digestive tract. Combats flatulence, indigestion, gastritis, peptic ulcer, diarrhea, sluggish digestion, nausea, vomiting.

JASMINE:

Properties: Antiseptic, astringent, cardiac, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative

Taste: aromatic

Application: Saunas and steams, used for calming nervousness, stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. Tea and inhalation help with infection of eyes, heart disease, fever and chronic thirst

KAFFIR LIME:

Properties: Antioxidant, antitussive, astringent, blood tonic, carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, stomachic

Taste: Sour, bitter

Application: saunas, colds, congestion, and cough, digestive stimulant, blood purifier, cancer preventing properties, high blood pressure, regulates menstruation

PRAI:

Properties: Anti-septic

Taste: Hot

Application: Skin beautifier, nourishes skin, smoothes stretch marks during pregnancy, aches and pains, inflammations, joint problems, muscle spasms, sprains, and strains, torn muscles and ligaments, asthma, chronic colds, colic, constipation, diarrhea, fevers, flatulence, heartburn, immune problems, influenza, nausea, respiratory problems, wounds, improves circulation, tones the stomach, improves appetite, increases mental alertness and improves memory.

PEPPERMINT:

Properties: Analgesic, anti-emetic, anti-spasmodic, antitussive, aphrodisiac, appetiser, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, expectorant, nervine, refrigerant, sedative, stomachic, tonic

Taste: Hot, aromatic

Application: Calming effect on nervous system, vapor, treats nervousness, insomnia, stress, related or migraine headaches

LEMONGRASS:

Properties: Anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, carminative, expectorant

Taste: Sour

Application: stimulant for digestion, constipation, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, back pain.

TAMARIND:

Properties: Anti-septic, anti-stringent, blood tonic, carminative, digestive, expectorant, female tonic, laxative, nutritive, tonic, purgative, refrigerant, stimulant

Taste: Sour

Application: Lowers blood pressure, diarrhea, fever, ulcers and sores.

TURMERIC:

Properties: Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant

Taste: Bitter

Application: Inflammation and antioxidant damage such as cataracts, arthritis, cancer, and heart disease, scabies and digestive disorders; promotes wound healing, strengthens immune system, infections, gallbladder problems, dysentery, liver disorders, indigestion.

There are many other herbs that are also used in the compress such as: basil, cayenne, cinnamon, cumin, lemon, mandarin orange, garlic, nutmeg, and lavender.

Lana Cummings is a Registered Massage Therapist who practices both Swedish and Thai Yoga massage. She uses and recommends both the Thai herbal compress and poultice for treatments and for personal use. Visit http://www.therapeuticdelight.com for more information on herbal pain remedies.

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