The original name for the herbal pouch spa procedure is "sachet." This variety, like others, comes to us from Thailand, the homeland of folk medicine. Its distinctive feature is that the patient's body is treated using special accessories filled with medicinal herbs. This combination promotes relaxation and disease prevention.
Making Pha Ho Pa Yourself
Herbal pouch massage (Pha Ho Pa) is impossible without the accessories, which are most often delivered to Ukraine directly from Thailand. In appearance, they resemble a small bundle tightly packed with herbal blend. The handle protects the therapist's hands from discomfort and thermal burns. It's possible to make them yourself. To do this, you'll need a piece of thick fabric and tie it into a ball shape. The other end serves as a perfect handle. Before tying up the fabric, the medicinal plants should be placed inside.
Traditionally, a Thai folk herbal blend, ginger, lime, and sea salt are placed inside. All of these components have a beneficial effect on the human body. The pouches come in various types — for women and for men, energizing or relaxing, among many other varieties. To learn how to properly prepare this accessory, it's best to travel to Thailand for training on a special course.
Features of the Technique
The massage salon offers its clients many variations of the procedure — for example, performed on bare skin or over special clothing, with warm or hot pouches, depending on the speed of the treatment, the number of pouches used, and whether oil is applied. You can choose to have the treatment focused on your back, abdomen, face, feet, or lower back.
The classic division depends on the result you want to achieve. You might need to treat osteochondrosis, prevent illness, or simply achieve relaxation. In most cases, all the pouches are used several times before being disposed of.
This technique can be described in three words — beneficial, pleasant, and original.