Thai Herbal Medicine: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony

Thai herbs are part of a vibrant culture of healing that has been practiced and preserved over...
Dhs. 179.49 AED
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SKU: 9781844096275
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Author: Nephyr Jacobsen
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Thai Herbal Medicine: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony by Jacobsen, Nephyr

Thai Herbal Medicine: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony

Dhs. 179.49

Thai Herbal Medicine: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony

Dhs. 179.49
Author: Nephyr Jacobsen
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Thai herbs are part of a vibrant culture of healing that has been practiced and preserved over the centuries in traditional medicine schools, Buddhist monasteries, and village homes all over Thailand. Many quite ancient herbal traditions continue to be practiced throughout Thailand to this day, and some of these have now been recognized by the Ministry of Public Health as an important facet of the country's national healthcare system. This revised and updated edition provides an overview of traditional Thai medicine--including both the theory and the practical application of Thai cuisine, bodywork, and herbal medicine. Of interest to herbalist, massage therapists, and practitioners of other alternative healthcare systems, the book introduces the basic principles of Thai herbal healing in simple and clear terms, and it includes a detailed compendium of individual herbs. Best of all, this book is fun, offering easy recipes for home remedies, healthcare products, and cuisine that will make the world of Thai tradition come alive in your home.

Author: Nephyr Jacobsen, C. Pierce Salguero
Publisher: Findhorn Press
Published: 02/01/2014
Pages: 228
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781844096275

About the Author
Nephyr Jacobsen is the founder and director of The Naga Center, School of Traditional Thai Massage and Medicine in Portland Oregon. She has been traveling to Thailand regularly since 1998 to research traditional Thai healing arts including herbalism and bodywork therapies. Dedicated to the study and practice of truly authentic traditional medicine traditions. See more information at www.nagacenter.org. Dr. C. Pierce Salguero has a Ph.D. in the History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is a researcher of Asian medical traditions specializing in Buddhist-influenced medical traditions. Dr. Salguero is a college professor in the Philadelphia area, where he teaches courses in Asian history, religion, philosophy, and medicine. A prominent proponent of Traditional Thai Massage & Medicine in the West, he also teaches advanced courses on the subject. See more information at www.piercesalguero.com.

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