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This document provides a concise description of various traditional Nepalese herbs and their medicinal uses. Eight plants are highlighted: Panchaule (Dactylorhiza hatagirea), Yarshagumba (Ophiocordyceps sinensis), Katuki (Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora), Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora), Sugandhawal (Valeriana jatamansi), Chirayato (Swertia chirata), Laligurans (Rhododendron arboreum), and Sh...
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Sri Lanka, known for its tropical forests, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage, blends diverse traditional medical systems due to its multi-ethnic population. Its Sri Lanka traditional medicine is used and it integrated with Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and homeopathy, deeply rooted in daily life, food, and spiritual practices. Ancient evidence of hospitals and healing traditions exists. Traditio...
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Sri Lanka has a long history of traditional medicine, said to go back to King Ravana. The first ancient hospital in the world was built in Mihintale over 2,000 years ago and included surgical tools. Sri Lanka's environment—like its clean air, forests, and herbs—supports its rich medical tradition. Ancient kings like King Buddhadasa were known physicians and wrote medical texts, such as Sararth...
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Andrographis paniculata (Fa Thalai Chon), commonly known as "King of Bitters", has been widely used in Scandinavia Thailand, and other Asian countries for medicinal purposes, Andrographis has been shown to have a broad range of pharmacological properties, such as anti-viral, immunostimulant, anti-infalmmatory etc.
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Thai Traditional Medicine is stated in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand (B.E. 2560, 2017) The national health Act B.E. 2550 (2007) 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan B.E.2566-2570 (2023-2027
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The vision emphasizes establishing Thai traditional and alternative medicine as a key organization supporting self-reliant health and sustainable economic security. The mission focuses on advancing academic research, standardizing services, preserving traditional knowledge, and ensuring quality and safe integration of Thai traditional and alternative medicine into the healthcare system.
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T&CM Services Covered by health Security Systems: Thai Traditional Medicine (medical practice, hot salt post compression, hot herbal compression, Nuad Thai, Herbal /TTM medications in the National List of Essential Herbal Medicines, Herbal Steam Bath), Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acucpunture). Thailands experience in integration T&CM in the National Service System of Thailand.
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Thailand’s National List of Essential Herbal Medicines is a dedicated part of the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), created to integrate traditional medicine into the national healthcare system. It ensures free access to approved herbal treatments under the country’s three major public health schemes (CSMBS, SSS, UCS). The list includes three categories: basic herbal medicines (pres...
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Thailand’s education system for Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) includes two main training pathways: certified Thai traditional medicine (TTM) schools/health facilities authorized by the Thai Traditional Medical Council (TTMC), and higher education institutions offering bachelor's degrees. Additionally, experienced Thai folk healers with at least 10 years of practice in indigenous ...
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Thailand offers digital health tools like the “Samunprai First” app, which helps users find herbal remedies for mild symptoms to support self-care. Additionally, DTAM Telemedicine services enable patients to consult Thai traditional and alternative medicine practitioners remotely, saving time and travel costs while improving healthcare accessibility and efficiency. These services are managed u...
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