Herbal Compress Massage: warm Thai herbs, pressed in.草药球热敷按摩：温热的泰式草药，慢慢按入。

What is in the compress草药球里有什么

A herbal compress, luk pra kob in Thai, is a cotton cloth tied tightly around a handful of herbs. The classic base is usually lemongrass, prai (a cousin of ginger), turmeric, kaffir lime, camphor and tamarind: fresh, citrusy, a little like warm ginger tea. The ball is steamed just before your massage, so the herbs are hot and their oils come through the cloth.草药球，泰语叫 Luk Pra Kob，是用棉布把一把草药紧紧包成的球。传统配方通常有香茅、泰国姜（Prai，生姜的近亲）、姜黄、泰国青柠、樟脑和罗望子：清新，带着柑橘香，有点像一杯温热的姜茶。草药球在按摩前才蒸热，草药滚烫，精油透过棉布慢慢散发出来。

It is an old Thai way of easing aches, still used all over Thailand. Ours is part of the massage, not an extra: the hands warm you up, and the herbs go deeper.这是泰国传统的舒缓方式，至今在泰国各地随处可见。在我们这里，草药球是按摩的一部分，而不是附加项目：双手先让身体放松，草药再把温热带到更深处。

How it feels是什么感觉

Your therapist begins with the hands, as in a Thai massage, to loosen you up. Then the warm compress comes in, pressed and rolled along the muscles beside your spine, over your shoulders and down your legs. The first touch is hot. It settles into a deep, steady warmth, and the room fills with the scent of lemongrass.按摩师会先用双手，像泰式按摩一样帮您放松。接着，温热的草药球登场：沿着脊柱两侧的肌肉、肩膀和双腿，一下下按压、滚动。第一下是烫的，随后化成一股深沉而稳定的温暖，满屋都是香茅的味道。

It is slower and softer than a classic Thai massage, and easy to sink into. You stay in loose cotton clothes or under a towel. You may smell faintly of herbs for the rest of the day, which most people rather like.它比传统泰式按摩更慢、更柔和，很容易让人沉浸其中。全程穿着宽松的棉质衣服，或盖着毛巾。之后的一整天，身上可能都带着淡淡的草药香，大多数人都挺喜欢。

Good for适合谁

• Legs and backs that ache after trekking, cycling, or a long day walking the Old City and the night markets.徒步、骑行，或在古城和夜市走了一整天之后，酸痛的腿和背。
• Stiff shoulders and a tired body after a long flight or an overnight bus.长途飞行或夜间大巴之后，僵硬的肩膀和疲惫的身体。
• Stress, and evenings when it is hard to switch off: many people find the warmth and the scent calming.压力大、难以放松的夜晚：很多人觉得这份温热和香气让人平静下来。
• Anyone who finds a classic Thai massage too firm: the heat does much of the work.觉得传统泰式按摩太用力的人：热度替代了不少力度。

Before you book预约之前

Sixty minutes is a lovely first try. Ninety gives your therapist time for the whole body, back to feet, without hurrying: a good choice after a trek. Two hours is for a slow afternoon. Please tell us before we start if you:60 分钟适合初次体验。90 分钟能让按摩师从背部到双脚从容地照顾全身，徒步之后很合适。120 分钟，留给一个慢悠悠的下午。如果您有以下情况，请在开始前告诉我们：

• are pregnant;正在怀孕；
• have a recent injury, or skin that is broken, sunburnt or sensitive;近期受过伤，或皮肤有破损、晒伤或较敏感；
• are allergic to any herbs or plants, such as lemongrass, ginger, turmeric or citrus;对任何草药或植物过敏，例如香茅、姜、姜黄或柑橘类；
• have high blood pressure, diabetes or a heart condition, or feel heat less than usual.患有高血压、糖尿病或心脏病，或对热的感觉比平常迟钝。

When in doubt, ask your doctor first. And if the compress ever feels too hot, say so: your therapist will let it cool for a moment.拿不准时，请先咨询医生。按摩中如果觉得草药球太烫，请直接说：按摩师会让它稍微凉一凉。

Questions guests ask常见问题

Is a herbal compress massage hot?草药球热敷按摩会很烫吗？

Hot at the first touch, then a steady, comfortable warmth. Tell your therapist straight away if it feels too hot.刚接触时是烫的，随后变成稳定、舒服的温热。如果觉得太烫，请马上告诉按摩师。

Do I need to book?需要预约吗？

Walk-ins are welcome, every day from 9am to 11pm. To be sure of your time, especially in the evening, call us first.欢迎直接到店，我们每天上午9点至晚上11点营业。想确保时间，尤其是晚上，请先打电话给我们。

Can I shower afterwards?按摩后可以洗澡吗？

Yes. Some people like to wait a few hours, to keep the warmth and the scent of the herbs a little longer.可以。有些人喜欢等几个小时再洗，让温热和草药香多留一会儿。