Traditional Thai Medicine

This book is designed to be an invaluable resource for those involved in Asian healing or medical modalities. Traditional Thai Medicine provides a broad-brush history of medicine in Thailand from the earliest evidence to the present day. lt traces this rich cultural heritage from its origins in Buddhism, animism and ayurveda to the formation of a unique healing tradition which continues to be practiced today in both rural and urban Thailand.

An overview like this has never before been undertaken in print. It is the culmination of eight years of field study and academic research on Traditional Thai Medicine, and is currently being used as part of the training curriculum at Thai massage schools throughout North America.