An academic thesis that discusses Thai medical sources, connections with Thai Buddhism, and various styles of practice and influence.
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Traditional Postpartum Practices among Thai Women
Research paper that describes Thai traditional postpartum practices including diet management, maintaining body heat, and managing blood health.
Intro to Traditional Thai Medicine
A short introduction to element theory and its application in health.
Thai pregnancy beliefs and treatments
An overview of traditional Thai beliefs associated with pregnancy, including diet and behavior during pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum care.
Introduction to Thai Element Theory
An 8-page overview of the basic workings of Thai element theory, and how this theory can be applied while working with clients in traditional Thai massage.
Traditional Postpartum Practices in NE Thailand
A lengthy doctoral dissertation which documents postpartum healing practices using fire (yuu fai), medicinal herbs, and managing and balancing the elements, among other treatments. Interviews with women are included with this report.
(Español) Teoría de los Elementos en la Medicina Tailandesa
Una descripción de la teoría de los elementos en la medicina tailandesa, y su relevancia al masaje tai.
Early Siamese Medicine
A late nineteenth century accounting ("About Siamese Medicine") of a foreign researcher's understandings of early healing practices of Siam, including massage, herbs, elements, and the spirit world.
Antioxidant Activity of a Thai Traditional Formula for Longevity
A case study of the antioxidant properties and effects of a traditional Thai herbal formula for longevity and well being.
Clinical Effects of Thai Herbal Compresses
A case study describing the results of the use of Thai herbal compresses (luk pra kob) on patients with pain, and on post-partum patients.