Chapter excerpt from "Traditional Thai Medicine" which discusses Buddhism, tradition and medicine in Thailand.
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Traditional Thai Medicine
A Historical Review of Medicine in Pre-Modern Siam
A 16 page book excerpt about the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Bangkok periods of traditional Thai medicine.
Eclectic Influences on Thai Medicine and Thai Culture
An article about secondary influences (other than Indian) seen in traditional Thai medicine and culture. Discusses Khmer, Chinese and Western influences. Chapter excerpt from a book.
Thai Medicine, Buddhism and Animism
The introductory chapter of the book "Traditional Thai Medicine: Buddhism, Animism, Yoga, Ayurveda."
Thai Element Theory – an Overview
Basic information about assessment of clients and practice of Thai massage and Thai medicine based on Thai element theory.
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.
Ethno-medicinal Plants of Thailand
An in-depth study of a variety of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Phatthalung Province, Thailand.
Northern Thai Bone Healing
A study about northern Thai practices of bone fracture treatments, and how this knowledge incorporates medicinal therapy as well as spiritual beliefs
Roles of Traditional Healers (mor baan) in Southern Thailand
Traditional healers (mor baan) played an important role in Thai health long before the introduction of Western medicine. This article address the roles and practices of traditional healers in southern Thailand.