The Treatment of Sangias Disease by folk wisdom, A case study of Ban Pa Mai community, Moo 1, Tha Ngio Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

Abstract

This article to study the methods of treating diseases from folk wisdom and promotion guidelines for the treatment of Sang diseases by folk wisdom. There were informants, folk doctors with 3 key, the sick and healed with 2 key, Patients undergoing treatment with 1 key, and community leaders who played a role in driving the succession of the treatment with 2 key. Data were collected using interview forms, observation without participation and Descriptive data analysis. Findings were as follow: (1) The methods of treating diseases from folk wisdom; With respect to the teacher of using flowers, joss sticks, candles and betel nuts. Assess the symptoms by talking, after that, prepare equipment and patients. Observe around the throat, sores or red patches, if there is fever; wipe the body to reduce fever. Use boiled, dried and burned drugs with a variety of herbal medicines. There are contraindications for treatment, such as refraining from using medication. Another one hour before and do not drink soft drinks because it will cause vomiting. (2) Promotion guidelines for the treatment of Sang diseases by folk wisdom: Promoting the use of local herbs in the treatment of Sang diseases, such as demonstrating and teaching to use herbs. Promoting treatment processes and procedures, such as asking basic symptoms and taking herbal medicines. Patient care after treatment and close monitoring. As well as creating acceptance and credibility in the treatment alongside exercise. Promoting the succession of treatment methods with knowledge and expertise, such as the treatment principles and properties of herbal medicines.