Folk wisdom treating hypertension with distilled herbs Ban Nong Kwai Community, Nong Kwai Sub-district, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

The research on folk wisdom for treating hypertension with distilled herbs aims to study the history of Mr. Phathaithong Wongsuwan, “Dr. Phin” (herbal distillation doctor) and the treatment process for hypertension using Dr. Phin’s distilled herbs and the application to conserve and inherit knowledge in using distilled herbs in the future treatment at Ban Nhong Khwai community, Nhong Khwai subdistrict, Hang Dong district, Chiang Mai province. The sample group was Dr. Phin (herbal distillation doctor), Dr. Phin’s intimate partners, and those receiving treatment for hypertension using Dr. Phin’s herbal distilled medicine. A total of 14 people were selected by purposive sampling using a structured interview tool. Lectures and descriptions in data analysis on issues related to education. Relevant theoretical concepts were used in the analysis in this study, namely folk wisdom theory, distilled herb concept and the concept of hypertension. The results of the research found that Dr. Phin (herbal distillation doctor) started as a doctor              in 2005 (a total of 17 years as a traditional healer) by receiving a textbook about herbs from his father’s friend. Therefore, he experimented with the medicine decoction to treat his own hypertension and enlarged prostate disease until his symptoms improved. This causes interest in herbs and he study kept researching on the internet including methods for distilling herbs.              At present, Dr. Phin has experimented with 5 to 600 types of herbal concoctions and can treat many diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and the covid-19 virus, etc. The process of treating hypertension using Dr. Phin’s distillation (herbal distillation doctor) found that the treatment process begins with taking the patients’ medical treatment history by using the OPD form, which is a medical term used to refer to a group of outpatients. Dr. Phin’s blood pressure measurement standard is obtained from foreigners who add the number of ages plus the number 110. Therefore, there is no need to adhere to normal blood pressure value at 120 and 80 of a general hospital and treatment results are followed up by making an appointment to check symptoms.  As for the method of taking the medicine, distilled herbal medicine is mixed with regular water or alkaline water. Then they are shaked to mix the medicine. Those who receive treatment with Dr. Phin’s refined herbs will not have to pay anything but can donate as they would like to. Dr. Phin learned about the hydrosol distillation process from a foreign teacher and designed a herbal distillation pot together with his brother. Dr. Phin’s distilled herbal medicine has a clear appearance, little bitter taste and is suitable for all genders and ages. Guidelines for preserving and inheriting knowledge in using distilled herbs to treat disease in the future Dr. Phin has passed on this knowledge to his intimate partners, patients and those who are interested through observation and hands-on processes such as mixing medicine, collecting herbs in the forest, etc.