Herbal Ball - History and Literature

History and Literature of Herbal Ball

In a text known as Pra Osoth Pra Narai, written from 1660 - 1687, Herbal Ball was applied locally for pain relief and was described to have the Physiological effect.

In 1832, His Majesty King Rama V ordered that a complete record of Thai healing practices be documented.

Thai healing occurred at the temple known as Wat Pho, also known as Wat Pra Chetupon Vimol Mungklala Ram. At this time, Herbal Ball was described to have therapeutic effects on pain and possibly for urinary tract problems.

The Younger brother of His Majesty King Rama III, know as Krome Praya Dumrong Rajanuparp initiated a third reference to the ancient wisdom of Herbal Ball. He appointed the head of the Vejasamosorn School, Praya Pisanuprasatveija, to supervise the documentation of all Thai Traditional Medicine into the medical bible known as "the Sart Songkraow ". It had two volumes, "Pat Sart Songkraow ", Which literally means " the practice of providing respectful healing to all people ". This text was stored in the Royal Library, which was known as Hor Pra Samud Vachiaryarn. At that time, Herbal Ball was also described to have therapeutic effects on muscle pain.

In 2002, the Thai Ministry of Public Health (MOPH ) and the Department for Development for Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Development, and Foundation of Thai Traditional Medicine Development produced a book on multiple traditional medicines including Herbal Ball, They stated that Herbal Ball can be used as an anti - inflammatory, local analgesic and muscle relaxant, and that it improves range of motion and local circulation.

Usage of Herbal Ball
Herbal Compress, Therapeutic massage, holistic health treatment

Application of Herbal Ball
To reduce tendon and joint swelling and muscle pain. Massage the herbal ball on the body and neck to stimulate blood flow nerve stimulation and to relax your body.

Direction of Herbal Ball
Steam Body herbal ball first then massage on painful parts of the body, swollen joints, or muscles.

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