THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HERBAL STEAM BOMB RECIPE OF MR. SOMKID CHUAYNUKUL, A FOLK HEALER IN PA BON DISTRICT, PHATTHALUNG PROVINCE, ON THE MUSCLE FLEXIBILITY AMONG VOLUNTEERS
Keywords:
Effectiveness, Muscle flexibility, Herbal steam bombAbstract
Increased muscle strength can be achieved through strength and flexibility training. The objective of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of Steam Bomb on body flexibility and to examine the satisfaction of volunteers with steam treatment using the herbal steam bomb product formulated by Mr. Somkid Chuaynukul, a traditional healer in Pa Bon district, Phatthalung province. The study involved 30 volunteers, divided into an experimental group of 15 and a control group of 15. The control group received regular steam treatment, while the experimental group received steam treatment using the Steam Bomb product. Muscle flexibility levels were compared before and after the test and between the groups by using the Sit and Reach Test. The results showed that both the control and experimental groups had significantly increased average muscle flexibility after using herbal steam treatment, with a statistical significance at the p<0.05 level. However, the two groups had no significant difference in average muscle flexibility after the fifth trial. Therefore, it can be concluded that steam treatment with the Steam Bomb product is as effective as regular steam treatment. The satisfaction assessment of the volunteers revealed that they were highly satisfied with various aspects of the Steam bomb treatment, including muscle flexibility, relief of body aches, product fragrance, and respiratory effects. This study can add value to herbal products and serve as a guideline for future health business ventures such as fitness centres, spa, etc.
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