A Study of folk wisdom in the treatment of paralysis A case study of a local doctor

Thitiya  Phommawanna; Wannee  Promdao; Chamiporn  Boonsomphan; Siriparas  Assavapanyaporn; Krittanat  phaengchan

Thitiya Phommawanna Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Wannee Promdao Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Chamiporn Boonsomphan Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Siriparas Assavapanyaporn Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
Krittanat phaengchan Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand

Keywords: folk medicine healer knowledge, stroke, Thai folk medicine

Abstract

The research of folk medicine healer knowledge in the treatment of stroke. A case study of folk medicine in the Central Region. The purpose of this study was 1) to study the knowledge of stroke folk healers and 2) to analyse folk medicine healers' knowledge regarding the causes of stroke, disease treatment, and processes to gather knowledge of folk medicine in the treatment of stroke This research is a qualitative study. The samples comprised Thai folk medicine practitioners with competence in stroke treatment and patients who had received stroke treatment using Thai folk medicine. By collecting data from in-depth interviews. After that, analyzed and compiled data to obtain information according to the study's location, purpose, and presentation results.The research found that Thai folk medicine will know about different or similar treatments according to the knowledge gained from succession from the ancestors. The knowledge of these treatments is related to the local culture. The local landscape including beliefs and rituals for healing most of the knowledge gained from treatment is usually not just finished, but only from the ancestors. There is also a self-study and study from teachers by being a disciple. Each Thai folk medicine will have a similar treatment process. Most of them will treat medicine, and use herbal medicines primarily. Each Thai folk medicine will use different herbs according to the knowledge gained after treatment, there are contraindications. Practices during treatment are abstinence from injurious food. The results of the study found that the treatment of folk healers is not enough and may eventually disappear. Therefore, it should be supported and promoted by all parties. To preserve and preserve folk medicine healer knowledge.