Hot Pack Therapy(热敷疗法)
Chinese hot pack therapy, often called traditional Chinese herb hot compress therapy, uses heated cloth-wrapped medicinal herbs applied to the body to relieve pain, improve circulation, and relax muscles.
How It Works
- Herbal Infusion: Packs contain crushed traditional dried herbs (such as mugwort/moxa, ginger, or cinnamon) chosen to warm channels and dispel internal cold.
- Application: The heated pack is placed directly on painful areas like the lower back, abdomen, or knee joints for 20 to 30 minutes per session.
- Temperature: Packs typically maintain a therapeutic warmth between 104°F and 122°F (40°C to 50°C), though some self-heating variants can run warmer.
Health Benifits
- Pain Relief: Eases chronic joint stiffness, arthritis symptoms (especially in the knees), and muscle soreness.
- Circulation: Stimulates local blood flow and relaxes tight soft tissues by driving warmth deep into the body.
- Internal Comfort: Relieves abdominal tension, digestive sluggishness, and menstrual cramps associated with cold patterns in traditional medicine.