Thursday, 17 January 2013

#7: Thai Craft and Souvenirs


In Thailand have many the unique crafts and souvenirs that tourists choose to give for their family, friends, lover or whoever and it won’t the same the other country. As for me, in Thailand have the most famous in natural herbs for a long time and it can be a mixture to do many thing such as citronella oil mosquito repellent, Xentella cream, Aloe gel, Chofibrin garlic extract capsules, etc. Therefore, I will suggest the souvenir that makes from the herbal for you. “Herbal balm”  

 
 
The herbal balm makes it from the natural 100% include original (Emerald Color), Lemongrass (Green Color), Ginger (Yellow Color). “Deep warming and soothing balm with natural Thai herbs extract”, this is a description of the product.
 
 

For about the benefit of herbal balm is help to relieve strained muscles and tendons, stiffness in the joints, and to stimulate the circulation of the blood. Moreover, it will give you a soothing for clearing your stress mind. And these are getting the popularity with traditional Thai Massage and Spa.
 
Use by massage all your body includes:
Anti Cellulite
Rich Treatment
Relaxation
Blood Circulation


Furthermore, it can use when happen accident, or unusual with your body such as for liniment, relief of muscle, joint and back pain, sprain, numbness, cramp, insect bites, fresh wound, burn, skin itchiness and have a stomachache.
Ingredient of herbal balm such as camphor, Asiatic pennywort, and other natural
herbs
 
 
How to do it in the easy way that you can do at your home. It also make you feel fresh and don't pay more money. There are two ways for your choice. It's up to you.
Herbal oils form a great basis for salves and balms, or you can use a plain vegetable oil such as jojoba or olive. While homemade salves take a bit of practice, once you start making and enjoying them you will never go back to store-bought.
 
 
 
The first way
Step 1. Heat the oil together in a double boiler with beeswax just until the wax is completely melted, but not boiling or smoking.
Step 2. Check the consistency by placing a few drops on a cool plate, the more wax, the firmer the salve. A good working ratio to start with is:
·        2/3 cup oil to 3 tablespoons emulsifying wax for a spreadable body salve
·        2/3 cup oil to 4 tablespoons emulsifying wax for lip balms
Step 3. When the mixture has cooled a bit, add essential oils if desired for increased fragrance and potency.
Step 4: Pour the melted oil and wax while still warm into jars or tins.
The second way
Quick Salve: (a bit tricky to make, but good when you need something fast)
·        Step 1: Fresh or dried herbs are covered with spring water, brought to a boil in an enamel or stainless steel pot.
·        Step 2: After the mixture comes to a boil, simmer for 30 minutes. Strain out herbal matter, and reserve liquid herbal infusion.
·        Step 3: Add to remaining liquid an equal amount of olive or safflower oil. Return to the pot and simmer until the water is gone. You can tell when the water is gone, because the mixture stops bubbling and spitting.
·        Step 4: Add enough beeswax to give a thicker consistency, heating just until beeswax melts. Stir and bottle will still hot.
·        Step 5. When the mixture has cooled a bit, add essential oils if desired for increased fragrance and potency.
·        Step 6: Pour the melted oil and wax while still warm into jars or tins.

In finally, I hope all of you will satisfy with the Thai souvenirs that I suggested to you. You can comment below if you have opinion to share to me. Thank you for your reading.


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