Herbal Compress

Description

3 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated), 5 tablespoons lime zest, 10 eucalyptus leaves (crushed), 1-2 stalks lemongrass (crushed), 1/2 tablespoon tamarind powder, 1/2 tablespoon camphor granules, 1/2 tablespoon rock salt, pure cotton or muslin square, cotton string.

A hot herbal pouch is made by wrapping specific herbs, spices and flowers in natural cloth like a “dumpling” and then heating it to your preferred temperature (hot but bearable – don’t burn your skin!).

Even though you can simply pop them into a microwave for 90 seconds, prepping them the old fashioned way – with steam – is more beneficial as it softens the compresses, releases the essential oils and intensifies the aroma.

Prep two herbal compresses for a session, keeping one heating on the steamer while using the other. Then massage all over your body, paying special attention to problem areas.