The origins of prakop, the Thai herbal heat compresses, are unknown. Soldiers used them during the Thai-Burmese wars 200 years ago. Rural areas of Laos, Cambodia and Burma swear by their healing effects for everything from pregnancy to arthritis.

Bali Hai’s herbal compresses contain varying amounts of the following health regenerating herbs:

Ginger Purpuream Rose                      Curcuma Valeton

Alpinia Nigra B.L. Burtt                         Cassia Alata

Cymbopogon                                       Curcuma Amada

Tamarind leaves                                  Bauhinia Leaves

Wild Acacia Concinna Leaves              Nibubria Leaves

Crinum Leaves                                     Pandanus and Camphor Leaves

For maximum effect Bali Hai has combined the ancient healing art of Traditional Thai massage with its roots in Theravada Buddhism, with the natural healing properties of prakop, herbal compresses. In a one hour treatment a Bali Hai therapist will practice the physical application of “metta” loving kindness as advocated in Theravada Buddhism, an integral part of all Traditional Thai massage while she senses energy flows in your body. During the hour treatment the therapist will apply the steamed compresses to further assist the body’s natural healing powers, relieving stiff muscles and reduce swelling due to injury or pain.

The herbs help muscles and cartilage to stretch, relieving muscular aches and pains and improving blood flow to your heart. Improved circulation of blood assists in reducing numbness due to disability, injury, or age. It is also effective for athletes.