Spa Herbs

Herbs that we use in the Spa

Peppermint            The peppermint herb is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint. Peppermint is now grown throughout the U.S. and Europe. The leaves and stems of peppermint have relatively high oil content and are the part of the plant used medicinally. Commonly used for digestive assistance, peppermint (Mentha piperita) as an oil can be used topically or ingested to relieve many ailments like gastritis, irritable bowl syndrome, motion sickness, cramps, and many other conditions.

Holly Basil              The Holy Basil contains vitamin-C and anti oxidants, apart from repairing damages done by the free radicals, also minimize the stress induced by these oxidants. They soothe nerves, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and thus reduce stress. One such component is Camphene. Potassium also reduces blood pressure related stress by replacing sodium.

Sweet basil             "Ho-ra-pha" in Thai, Sweet Basil (common basil) is an annual nerbaceous plant, the fresh leaves of which are either eaten raw or used as a flavoring in Thai cooking. Volatile oil content varies according to different varieties. Therapeutic properties are as carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, digestant, and stomachic agents.

 

Galanga "Kha" in Thai, greater galanga is an erect annual plant with aromatic, ginger-like rhizomes, and commonly used in Thai cooking as a flavoring. The approximately 0.04 volatile oil content has therapeutic used as carminative, stomachic, anti rheumatic, and antimicrobial agents.            

Lime  "Ma-nao" in Thai, lime is used principally as a garnish for fish and meat dishes. The fruit contains Hesperidin and Naringin, scientifically proven anti-inflammatory flavonoids. Lime juice is used as an appetizer, and has anti tussive, anti flu, stomachic, and anti scorbutic properties.

 

Lavender                Lavender essential oil include its ability to remove nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect scalp and skin, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems. Lavender has the Latin name Lavare, which means “to wash”, due to its aroma that gives the feeling of a clean aroma.

Cucumber Benefit from the natural healing properties of cucumber, rich with hydration and vitamins.

Ginger “Khing in Thai” Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. By increasing the production of digestive fluids and saliva. Ginger helps relieve indigestion, gas pain, diarrhea and stomach cramping.  Ginger root is also used to treat nausea related to both motion sickness and morning sickness.

 

Lemongrass  “Ta Krai in Thai” Lemongrass is considered a diuretic, tonic and stimulant. It promotes good digestion and a preparation of lemon grass with pepper has been used for relieving of menstrual troubles and nausea. It induces perspiration, to cool the body and reduce a fever. It is well known as a mild insect repellent (citronella) and the essential oil is used in perfumery.

Kaffir Lime  “Ma Krut in Thai” The Kaffir Lime juice used to be included in Thai ointments and shampoos, and in tonics in Malaysia. Kaffir lime shampoo leaves the hair squeaky clean and invigorates the scalp. Kaffir lime has also been used for ages as a natural bleach to remove tough stains.  The essential oils in the fruit are incorporated  into various ointments, and the rind is an ingredient in medical tonics believed to be good for the blood. Like  lemon grass and galangal., the rind is also known to have beneficial properties for the digestive system.

Turmeric “Kha min” in Thai. This orange-colored rhizome is dried and crushed to form a powdered spice and coloring for many kinds of food. It is used in herbal medicine to treat stomach discomfort and in traditional cosmetics for skin care. When crushed, the oil the rhizome yields is an efficient natural moisturiser and it also has antiseptic properties.

Camphor                “Ka ra boon in Thai “The therapeutic properties of camphor are analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cardiac, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, hypertensive, insecticide, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, sudorific, vemifuge and vulnerary.

Aloe Vera                Aloe vera gel is used to treat first-degree burns for speedy healing. Aloe vera gel is used to shrink warts and lessen the painful effects of shingles. The symptoms of psoriasis can be reduced with aloe vera gel. European folk medicine makes extensive use of aloe vera juice to reduce ulcers and heartburn. Aloe vera is also used in dental problems such as bleeding gums and denture stomatitis. 

Plai  External use as anti-inflammatory for sprain and muscular pain, wound healing, therapeutic massage and for a steam bath.

IRIDOLOGY READINGS

IRIDOLOGY Readings

During an Iridology session, Jennifer makes personalized recommendations for improvement, taking into account your current diet and lifestyle and whatever other factors may be presently involved in your condition.

After the reading, you will have a better understand of your body and health and feel empowered and motivated to begin making positive change. Although she is an advocate of raw foods in the diet, Jennifer does notpush anyone to go down that road themselves. Don’t worry about Jennifer trying to change everything you are currently doing, but do expect some realistic recommendations for improvement based on where you are at and where you would like to go with your health.

Jenifer Thompson is a fully trained and qualified IIPA Certified Comprehensive Iridologist (CCI) through the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association.

The main points that are covered during an Iridology assessment are:

• §  * Identification of inherent predispositions. No one is born with a clear slate in the eye; we are all born with different natural strengths and weaknesses. The interesting thing about the body is that it will always manifest illness in it’s weakest areas first. This will usually start to happen when a person becomes stressed, out of balance, toxic or deficient. By gaining knowledge and insight regarding your own inherent weaknesses, you can learn to listen to your body, understand better when you becoming out of alignment, and help to work with your body to stay healthy and strong.
• §  * Accumulation of any trauma experienced during a lifetime. The brain remembers everything that has ever happened to your body. It is like the hard drive of the body, and the irides are like the file folders. But there is no ‘delete’! In the eyes, we can see if there has been trauma to an area of the body through injury or impact, especially if the injury is still causing pain or imbalance in the body.
• §  * Current conditions, i.e. exactly where your body is experiencing inflammation or an abnormal condition, sometimes even without acute awareness on your part. Some of the most common current conditions identified in the eye are bowel function, kidney function, circulation, brain function, stress if it is affecting the physical body, mineral deficiencies, immune function and toxic accumulation.