Thai Herbal Medicine
Thai Herbal Medicine

Author: Nephyr Jacobsen

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-02-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1844098842

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Thai herbs are part of a vibrant culture of healing that has been practiced and preserved over the centuries in traditional medicine schools, Buddhist monasteries, and village homes all over Thailand. Many quite ancient herbal traditions continue to be practiced throughout Thailand to this day, and some of these have now been recognized by the Ministry of Public Health as an important facet of the country’s national healthcare system. This revised and updated edition provides an overview of traditional Thai medicine--including both the theory and the practical application of Thai cuisine, bodywork, and herbal medicine. Of interest to herbalist, massage therapists, and practitioners of other alternative healthcare systems, the book introduces the basic principles of Thai herbal healing in simple and clear terms, and it includes a detailed compendium of individual herbs. Best of all, this book is fun, offering easy recipes for home remedies, healthcare products, and cuisine that will make the world of Thai tradition come alive in your home.

A Thai Herbal
A Thai Herbal

Author: C. Pierce Salguero

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-09

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1458787745

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This practical guide to the traditional herbalism of Thailand contains an overview of the history, theory, and spirituality of traditional Thai medicine, with a focus on the application to modern Western life....

History, Present And Prospect Of World Traditional Medicine (In 2 Volumes)
History, Present And Prospect Of World Traditional Medicine (In 2 Volumes)

Author: Yuandong Shen

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2023-11-22

Total Pages: 822

ISBN-13: 9811282188

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Traditional medicine plays a crucial role in maintaining health, diagnosing diseases, and providing treatment. The World Health Organization's Global Report on Traditional and Complementary Medicine 2019 highlights the increasing recognition of traditional and complementary medicine in national health systems worldwide. With its widespread availability and growing demand, traditional medicine contributes to the goal of universal healthcare by offering accessible, safe, and effective services.In this book, the authors seek to review and summarize the history, current state, and future potential of mainstream traditional medicine worldwide, as well as promote the integration of traditional and conventional medicine, serving as a valuable reference for policymakers, academic institutions, and stakeholders. This book encompasses nine chapters, covering Ayurveda, chiropractic, European Traditional Herbal Medicine, Greco-Arab and Islamic Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Japanese Kampo, Korean Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Thai Medicine.

Thai Traditional Massage and Alternative Medicine by Heinz Duthel
Thai Traditional Massage and Alternative Medicine by Heinz Duthel

Author: Heinz Duthel

Publisher:

Published: 2010-01-27

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 9781445272641

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Alternative Medicine by Heinz DuthelAcupuncture '¢ Anthroposophic medicine '¢ Ayurveda '¢ Chiropractic '¢ Herbalism '¢ Homeopathy '¢ Naturopathy '¢ Osteopathy '¢ Traditional medicine (Chinese '¢ Tibetan)1 Definitions and categorizations1.1 General terms1.2 Relation to evidence-based medicine1.3 NCCAM classifications2 Contemporary use of alternative medicine2.1 Public use in the US3 Medical education4 Regulation5 Alternative and evidence-based medicine5.1 Testing of efficacy5.2 Testing of safety5.2.1 Interactions with conventional pharmaceuticals5.2.2 Potential side-effects5.2.3 Treatment delay5.2.4 Danger can be increased when used as a complement to standard medical care6 Appeal of alternative medicine7 Academic resources8 See also9 References10 Further reading10.1 World Health Organization publication10.2 Journals dedicated to alternative medicine research10.3 Further reading

WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants
WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9789241545372

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This is the second volume in a series of monographs which are intended to promote information exchange and international harmonised standards for the quality control and use of herbal medicines. It contains scientific information on 30 selected plants, and each entry includes a pharmacopoeial summary for quality assurance purposes, information on its clinical application and sections on contraindications, pharmacology, safety issues, and dosage forms. It provides two cumulative indexes with entries in alphabetical order by plant name and according to the plant material of interest.