reader Posted February 25 Posted February 25 From The Nation Thailand's Public Health Ministry is championing the use of traditional herbal medicines to reduce reliance on costly imported pharmaceuticals. A key goal is to generate 3 billion baht in revenue from herbal medicine sales by 2026. Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin launched the "When Sick, Think of Thai Medicine Before Seeing a Doctor" policy at a workshop for medical personnel on Monday. Ten common herbal medicines addressing frequent health issues are being prioritised: Plai (Zingiber cassumunar) for muscle and joint pain Green chiretta (Fah Talai Jone) for colds and Covid-19 Turmeric for bloating and flatulence Phet sang khat for constipation and haemorrhoids Ginger for dizziness Bitter gourd for loss of appetite Musa (banana) for diarrhoea Hom thep chit for insomnia Chilli for numbness from paralysis Aloe vera for skin burns Continues at https://www.nationthailand.com/news/policy/40046666 bkkmfj2648 1 Quote
