Boost for traditional Thai medical services and herbs
23-Oct-14, Royal Thai Embassy Singapore
The Ministry of Public Health is accelerating the development of traditional Thai medical services in various hospitals, and it is also giving a major boost to the use of Thai herbs combined with modern medicine.
The Permanent Secretary for Public Health, Dr. Paijit Warachit, said that the Ministry of Public Health has a policy to promote the use of traditional methods in the country’s healthcare system.
Traditional Thai medicine is an ancient healing science reflecting folk wisdom passed on from generation to generation. It consists of the medical processes concerned with examination, diagnosis, therapy, treatment, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The use of herbal medicine has been part of Thai life since ancient times. Herbs can be used in both medicine and health food. The growing popularity of natural products and consumption of holistic food have led to the expansion of traditional methods of healthcare.