Traditional Thai medicine curative massages are often accompanied with herbs that are wrapped in cotton and immersed in hot water or vapour. Massage with hot herbs benefits both the whole body and parts of it that are in pain. Herbs together with the pleasant scent of ether oils soothe the skin and the warmth they provide reduces aches and tension. During the massage vapour penetrates into the pores of skin and reaches into the lungs. This way body absorbs natural medicinal materials and regains tranquility.