This practical guide to the traditional herbalism of Thailand contains an overview of the history, theory, and spirituality of traditional Thai medicine, with a focus on the application to modern Western life.
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This book is great introduction to Thai medicine leaving one hungry to know a lot more!A" - Annie McIntyre Positive Health
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This book is the result of 5 years of research and hands-on study with Thai healers in and around the Chiang Mai area of Northern Thailand. Chapter 2, a detailed introduction to the theory of Thai medicine, is the result of reasearch at the Bangkok National Library. With the exception of Chapter 2, which can get a bit technical, this book is readable and accessible to even those with no prior experience in herbal medicine.
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Dr. C. Pierce Salguero is a college professor and researcher of Asian medical traditions. He has a Ph.D. in the History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and has authored five books on multiple aspects of Traditional Thai Medicine. Dr. Salguero's books have been translated into Chinese, Portuguese, Czech, Estonian, and Spanish, and have been published in English-Thai editions in Thailand. The first edition of The Encyclopedia of Thai Massage has been the number one best-selling book on Thai massage on Amazon.com since shortly after its publication in 2004. Dr. Salguero teaches advanced courses on Thai massage and Traditional Thai Medicine at the Thai Institute of Healing Arts (www.thai-intitute.com).
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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A beautifully inspiring book!,
This review is from: A Thai Herbal (Paperback)
As a Thai Massage Practioner I have found "A Thai Herbal" to be an excellent addition to my library & my practice. This book is perfect for people with any level of knowledge in herbology, from basic to advanced. It looks at Traditional Thai Healing systems from the holistic standpoint, discussing not only the Materia Medica of Thai Herbs but also the Thai traditions of use for them. Pierce guides the reader on a journey of using Thai herbs thru diet, massage, herbal compresses and bodycare/household products that ends with the reader feeling they have really been taught from a traditional viewpoint. It also contains a very helpful resource section for those wanting to learn more about these healing plants.
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I spend my weekends in the Thai countryside at a place called Kung Wiman and am amazed at the local knowledge about Thai herbs which they use in their everyday lives. My husband, who is Thai, taught me quite a lot, but it's been difficult because he only knew the Thai names for plants and herbs. So C. Pierce Salguero's book has been a huge help, as it gave names in Thai as well as common and Latin names along with explanations and context. It has helped me to identify plants and their uses. I am trying them out for myself and have had a good experience so far. By the way many of these herbs are now available in other countries and there are also parallels with traditions such as Ayurveda and Chinese. My only small criticism is that I would like to see the names written in the Thai script as well. I recently bought another of his books on spiritual healing which is also very good. These ancient healing techniques are unique and very much alive today and it is fantastic that C. Pierce Salguero is introducing them to a wider audience.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Outstanding Book!!! A must read!!!,
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This review is from: A Thai Herbal (Paperback)
This book combines information not available anywhere in the English language. This book can be useful to a reader just curious about herbs to the expert herbal practitioner. Pierce has unlocked the secrets of ancient Thailand recipes that have existed for over 2000 years. Its also helpful for Thai Massage Practitioners to understand how to incorporate herbs into your massage routine.
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Thai medicine, like most aspects of culture in Thailand, is based on indigenous tradition and a colorful blend of India, Chinese, and Khmer influences. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
candelabra bush, digestion stimulant, thai bai, other skin parasites, toothbrush tree, nutritive tonic, ten tastes, longevity tonic, internal application, emblic myrobalan, mix with hot water, blood tonic, infrequent menstruation, other intestinal parasites, herbal compress, alum powder, soap nut, bitter tonic, low immunity, medicinal recipes, daily tonic, sluggish digestion, fresh rhizome, hot herbs, night jasmine Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tonic Taste, Stomachic Taste, Hot Part Used, Bitter Part Used, Astringent Part Used, Aromatic Part Used, Sweet Part Used, Vulnerary Taste, Special Medicinal Recipes, Sedative Taste, Bland Part Used, Father Doctor, Sour Part Used, South Asia, Stimulant Taste, Toxic Part Used, Circle of Life, Tonic Part Used, Chiang Mai, Salty Part Used, Aloe Juice, Diuretic Part Used, Diuretic Taste, Hemostatic Taste, Oily Part Used New!
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Thai medicine, like most aspects of culture in Thailand, is based on indigenous tradition and a colorful blend of India, Chinese, and Khmer influences. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
candelabra bush, digestion stimulant, thai bai, other skin parasites, toothbrush tree, nutritive tonic, ten tastes, longevity tonic, internal application, emblic myrobalan, mix with hot water, blood tonic, infrequent menstruation, other intestinal parasites, herbal compress, alum powder, soap nut, bitter tonic, low immunity, medicinal recipes, daily tonic, sluggish digestion, fresh rhizome, hot herbs, night jasmine Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tonic Taste, Stomachic Taste, Hot Part Used, Bitter Part Used, Astringent Part Used, Aromatic Part Used, Sweet Part Used, Vulnerary Taste, Special Medicinal Recipes, Sedative Taste, Bland Part Used, Father Doctor, Sour Part Used, South Asia, Stimulant Taste, Toxic Part Used, Circle of Life, Tonic Part Used, Chiang Mai, Salty Part Used, Aloe Juice, Diuretic Part Used, Diuretic Taste, Hemostatic Taste, Oily Part Used New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Traditional Herbal Medicine in Northern Thailand (Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care) by Viggo Schumacher Brun on page 6, and page 18
- The Herb Book: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to More Than 500 Herbs by John B. Lust in Back Matter
- A Modern Herbal (Volume 1, A-H): The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folk-Lore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs & Trees with Their Modern Scientific Uses by Margaret Grieve in Back Matter
- The Way of Herbs: Fully Updated with the Latest Developments in Herbal Science by Michael Tierra in Back Matter
- The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted J. Kaptchuk in Back Matter
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