Category: Foundations

In Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM), true healing begins with understanding the root causes of illness. When these underlying causes are addressed and the body is brought back into balance, the body has the natural ability to heal itself. TTM identifies four primary causes of illness, along with eight behavioral causes. Together, they offer a holistic…

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In Thai Traditional Medicine, each plant, herb, animal product or mineral is classified into one of nine taste categories, each with its own distinct properties. Even if you are unfamiliar with a particular plant, tasting it can help you understand some of its characteristics. The nine tastes are: AstringentAstringent tastes are used to treat internal and external…

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In Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM), Jivaka, the Buddha’s personal physician, is honored as the revered father of Thai traditional medicine. Rooted in Buddhism, TTM includes components of Ayurveda, Chinese herbs, and indigenous regional medical practices. Given Thailand’s historic role as a cultural crossroads between India and China, Thai medicine shares many herbs from India and…

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In Thai Traditional Medicine, one of the main causes of illness is an imbalance of the four elements in the body: Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire. Each person may have one element that is more dominant, similar to the doshas in Ayurveda. The Earth Element The Earth element represents the solid and stable parts of the body,…

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Although Western medicine is widely used, more and more people are turning to herbal medicine to treat various health problems. With thousands of years of history, herbal medicine offers many advantages over modern pharmaceutical drugs. Herbal Medicine Can Be More Effective Than Conventional Medicine Herbal medicine can sometimes be more effective than conventional drugs for…

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