Traditional Thai Medicine: Buddhism, Animism, Ayurveda

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Hohm Press, 2007 - Health & Fitness - 142 pages
The first overview of the tradition, including the origins and modern practice. A broad-brush history from the 3rd millennium BC to the present day, including contemporary practice of this fascinating art. The culmination of 8 years of field study and academic research on traditional Thai Medicine, this book traces a rich cultural heritage from its origins in Buddhism, animism and Ayurveda to the formation of a unique syncretic healing tradition which continues to be practiced today in both rural and urban Thailand. Thai medicine has been influenced by Vedic India, Khmer mysticism, Chinese medical theory and the indigenous beliefs in spirits and ghosts, a fascinating time capsule of practices and beliefs from many historical eras.

About the author (2007)

Salguero is a interdisciplinary scholar specializing in the history of Buddhist medicine. Salguero teaches East Asian History, Chinese Religion & Philosophy, Buddhism, and History of Medicine at Penn State's Abington College. Salguero has a Ph.D. in History of Medicine from Johns Hopkins University and an M.A. in East Asian Studies from University of Virginia. Salguero is also a practitioner and teacher of Traditional Thai Medicine, the author of many books for TTM clinicians, and has long been active in the introduction of Thai healing traditions to the U.S.

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