Thai Local Wisdom Medicinal Treatment Formulation of Cancer or Mae Heung Appearing on Medicinal E-san Palm Leaves Scriptures

Abstract

This study was investigated Thai Local Wisdom Medicinal treatment formulation for Cancer or Mae Heung appearing on Medicinal E-san Palm Leaves Scriptures . Data was derived from : (1) 28 sections of officially translated from Thai Tham E-SAN Language to Thai modern language. (2) 6 interviews of Esan local herbalists.(3) 13 interviews of well regarded E-san local folk herbalists with high experiences in Mae Heung or cancer diseases remedies. (4) Focus group
interviewing from 13 interviews of well regarded E-san local folk herbalists with high experiences in Mae Heung or cancer diseases remedies. The results found that medicinal palm leaf scriptures contained pharmaceutical care knowledge in order to treat cancer diseases for 33 types using 194 medicinal formulations.
The formulations consisted of herbal active ingredients such as Yahua(named Khaoyen Nuae) , Khaoyen Tai, Tak wong (Kampaeng Kao Cheun) , Takai, Molasses, and salin. All ingredients had various types of cancer treatment indications. The adjuvant also consisted of stimulation of flavoring agents . Palm Leaf scripture normally mentioned herbal products, animal products and mineral products which some were certain and some were uncertain. Previously herbalists had knowledge of selecting the suitable medicines in order to use the right formula effectively. The composition of formulae required specific scientific techniques which are combined with the traditional beliefs including Buddhism norms and E-san culture. The collection of all herbals can yield strong medicinal formula which can empower the patients. Folk Herbalists can prescribe effective medicinal compositions. The medicinal Palm Leaf Scriptures can provide pharmaceutical data efficiently including herbal , animal and mineral medicine which can yield curing for Mae Heung or other cancer diseases.
Key words : Thai Local Wisdom Medicinal, Mae Heung or cancer, Pharmacy, Medicinal Palm Leaf Scripture.