Religious architecture and sites of Rajgir, India, where both Jivaka and the Buddha lived for many years.
THAI Online Library
Research & Other Information
The Khwan and its Ceremonies
A lengthy and interesting paper on the Thai belief in the "khwan", a guiding spirit inside living things, and various ceremonies about the khwan that are practiced in Thailand.
Luk Pra Kob: Quality Control
Abstract of a paper on using gas chromatography (GC) fingerprints of essential oils based on compounds of traditional Thai herbs to treat patients with different conditions
Luk Pra Kob: The Art of Thai Herbal Compresses
An informative and detailed article about the use of luk pra kob (herbal compresses) and other herbal preparations used to treat clients of Thai massage. Excerpt from the author's book.
Thai Herbal Compresses vs Ibuprofen Clinical Study
A clinical study comparing results of using Thai massage and herbal compresses for osteoarthritis of the knee , versus treating it with ibuprofen.
Metaphor & Illness Classification in Traditional Thai Medicine
A research paper on the ways in which symbolism plays an important role in the classification, diagnosis and treatment of illness in traditional Thai medicine.
Thai Traditional Medicine: Ancient Thought & Practice
A detailed and exhaustive text on traditional Thai medicine, including history, evolution, disease, medicinal plants, and treatments.
Jivaka and Ayurveda: The Pali Canon
An in-depth analysis of excerpts from the Pali Canon that relate to Jivaka Kumarabhaccha, and his work in traditional medicine.
Ethno-medicinal Plants of Thailand
An in-depth study of a variety of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Phatthalung Province, Thailand.
Relationship of Arm Acupressure Points and Thai Massage
Abstract of a paper on arm acupressure points found in some styles of Thai massage.