Balinese Boreh

If you reach for the Vicks pot at a hint of chesty cough, this body scrub is for you. Out of all the oriental treatments the Balinese Boreh offers the most potent sensation : -an all-over deep heat experiance. The scrub is purely and simply a herb and spice mix. It is a centeruies - old village recipe using spices we more readily associate with curry, and is prepared to warm the body at first sign of windy weather.

As a tropical people, the Balinese live in fear of the cold and the health problems it can bring, so the whole family has a boreh both as a curative and preventative treatment. It feels really hot; it's good for fever, headches, muscle aches, arthritis and chills. It increases the blood circulation and it's exfoliating ingredients - cloves and rice - soften the skin.

The boreh is not recommended for pregnant women as penetrative ingredients direct the heat away from the womb area to the body's extremities.

Enjoy DIY - Jayn's Boreh Recipe comes from the Nusa Dua Spa.

Ingredients:

20gms (4 tsp) sandalwood

10gms (2 tsp) whole cloves

10gms (2 tsp) ginger

05gms (1 tsp) cinamon

10gms (2 tsp) coriander seeds

10gms (2 tsp) rice powder (finely ground rice)

05gms (1 tsp) tumeric

10gms (2 tsp) nutmeg

10gms (2 tsp) lesser galangal water or spice-blended oil

3 large carrots, grated.

The first eight ingredients are ground together in a pestle and mortar or bought prepared in powder form or dried in balls.

Steps:

1. Add a little water or a spice-blended oil to the herb and spice mix to mak a thick paste. for those who cannot tolerate a strong heat sensation, mix a greater proportion of ground rice powder to reduce intensity
2. Cover your body; leave for 5 to 10 minutes; feel the heat!
3. Rub the skin vigorously so that mixture flakes away
4. Gently rub the grated carrot into the skin. This replenishes moisture after exfoliating
5. Shower and moisturize

Ladies and gentleman(also) - Enjoy your bathing ritual at home and minimize your spending during this horrible recession...(but we must still maintain our grace and body consciousness).