Samunprai, Herbal Poultice Massage
Samunprai (สมุนไพร) in Thai means “herbs” or “medicinal plants.” It’s often used in reference to traditional Thai medicine, herbal remedies, or spa treatments that incorporate naturally healing ingredients.
Treatment Overview
The Thai herbal poultice (Luk pra kob) is a deep heat medicinal muscle treatment that dates back to 14th Century Thailand (Ayutthaya) when a hot pack was administered to war-soldiers returning from battle & remains an integral part of Thai Medicine. The body absorbs the heat, combined with the organic herbs to help alleviate sore muscles, ease back and joint pain as well as reduce stress and energize.
Customize with CJB Herbal Blends: Restorative, Calming & Indigo
Our proprietary protocol incorporates 4 massage modalities based on the healing traditions of Thailand.
- Herbal Poultice: A warm herbal compress filled with organic herbs is steamed and applied directly to the body with a variety of specialized techniques. The heat and herbs are absorbed by body during application.
- Royal Thai Massage: Similar to acupressure or trigger point therapy in which pressure is applied to specific Sên Points to release blocked energy and direct healing to areas of discomfort, pain or illness.
- Thai Stretching: A series of Thai stretches are infused throughout for increased flexibility and range of motion.
- Aromatherapy Massage: A Thai aromatherapy body oil is applied following specific Sên Meridians to increase the flow of energy in the body as well as soothe nervous tension, relax cramped muscles, reduce fluid retention and cater to the precise needs of each client.
Treatment Description
Customize your menu and cater to your client needs with our three CJB Herbal Poultice Blends.
- Restorative: Ginger | Lemongrass
- Calming: Jasmine | Vetiver
- Indigo: Eucalyptus | Camphor
Restorative Herbal Poultice Massage
Ginger | Lemongrass
A traditional blend of restorative herbs, including ginger, lemongrass and turmeric to ease muscle tension, calm inflammation and invigorate the senses.
Calming Herbal Poultice
Jasmine | Vetiver
Pacify the mind and calm your senses while your body is soothed with a calming blend of Sweet basil, Vetiver and Kaffir lime. Tension is slowly eased as aches & pains melt away. This holistic treatment improves mental clarity leaving a sense of wholesome well-being.
Indigo Herbal Poultice
Eucalyptus | Camphor
Indigo, the symbol of the Buddha of Medicine and an ancient healing art of Hmong shamans, has been used for centuries to reduce swelling, relieve joint pain and detoxify. The calming and coolings benefits of camphor and eucalyptus help dissolve muscular tension while the crisp aroma clears brain fog and reduces mental fatigue.
Client Benefits
- Reduce joint & muscle pain
- Increase circulation & lymphatic flow
- Speed recovery from sports activities
- Ease tension & muscle cramps
- Reduce swelling & inflammation
- Increase flexibility, lengthen taut muscles
- Detoxify; warms & aids the digestive system
- Release blocked energy (melt knots in muscles)
- Increase energy flow throughout the body
- Combat fatigue & stress; energize
- Balance nervous tension; calm
- Remedy for cold, tired or weak legs & feet
- Boost immune system
- Reduce stress & mental fatigue
- Stimulate breathing & clear congestion