Massage with
Herbal Bags 60′

This modality employs warmed herbal compresses
possessing soothing, nervine properties. It is particularly indicated as an adjunctive intervention for patients presenting with stress-related somatic tension, anxiety manifestations, or sleep-onset insomnia.

1. 1. Traditional herbal boluses are gently heated via steam or bain-marie until reaching a comfortably warm temperature, ensuring thermal safety and patient comfort prior to cutaneous contact.
   2. · Compresses are applied using rhythmic, purposeful mobilisation techniques: progressive pressure grading, roller-like gliding strokes, and gentle kneading motions. These maneuvers facilitate
   3. · 45–60 minutes. This timeframe aligns with osteopathic principles of therapeutic dosing—sufficient to elicit a meaningful neurophysiological
   4. ·In practice, this technique is optimally preceded by the application of warmed, neutral vegetable oil (in accordance with Ayurvedic preparatory principles) to reduce friction and support fascial glide. Alternatively, or complementarily, it may be integrated with:
      • Passive myofascial stretching sequences
      • Gentle articular mobilisations (drawing from Thai therapeutic traditions)
      Such combinations enhance tissue elasticity, improve joint kinematics, and support the resolution of somatic dysfunction patterns.