A THE METHOD OF USING MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR HEALTH CARE ACCORDING TO THE BUDDHIST WAY OF COMMUNITY IN KHOK KET, PLAI PHONGPHANG SUB-DISTRICT, AMPHAWA DISTRICT, SAMUT SONGKHRAM PROVINCE
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The research has there are 3 objectives: 1) to study how to use medicinal plants to care for the health of the Ban Khok Ket community, Plai Phong Phang Sub-district, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province 2) to Analyze the methods of using medicinal plants to care for the health of the Ban Khok Ket community, Plai Phong Phang Sub-district, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province 3) Study the application of Buddhist principles in the life of the Ban Khok Ket community, Plai Phong Phang Sub-district, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province. The study used in-depth individual interviews, to gather information with key informants.
The results showed that: Herbs are very important, valuable, and beneficial to people's health. Nowadays, there are many diseases and illnesses affecting people. Herbal medicine is, therefore, one option. It is essential to health care. The use of medicinal herbs has been passed down since ancient times, according to the wisdom of local healers. How to use: Apply compresses to treat external symptoms, used to cure illnesses that occur, and use them to anoint the body to relieve symptoms of fever. Using herbal medicine in community culture is an important foundation for the mind, by bringing the principles of Buddhism into practice accordingly, bring benefits to society as a whole, including the principles of Buddhism, which are Dhamma and mutual support. It is a tool to help coordinate relationships and bonds. Many people live together happily and donate by giving material things to benefit others, speaking with sweet, sweet words, refraining from dishonest words, and being sincere with each other. Conducting oneself is beneficial to oneself and society, to act appropriately and be consistent in morality is to act in harmony with one another. The researcher selected a group of 20 people who provided important information about the Ban Khok Ket community. Tools were used to collect field data for the research. Types of travel into the area preliminary survey of area conditions, individual in-depth interviews, participatory observation forms, life history study record forms, and other equipment forms are used to check the accuracy and completeness of the data and analyze the content. It can be seen that herbal medicine is important. It is necessary for public health. When people have perfect physical and mental health, they can help their families and society as a whole progress efficiently.
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