7 ways to take care of the local wisdom

7 ways to take care of the local wisdom 

Local wisdom in health is considered a health care culture that is diverse and different in Thai society. By folk wisdom is both science and art that is crystallized from observation, experimentation, selection, screening, development and accumulation In accordance with the way of life Environment and community resources from generation to generation. Thai wisdom is therefore important for health in terms of healing, relief, disease prevention and health promotion of people to be healthy Daily life is not difficult. Certified that it is packed with a lot of health tips Ready to see!

Balance in the body With hot-cold food

The saying that people in the old days ate food was very true. In particular, most of the vegetables of our homes have almost all medicinal properties. If you understand the principles and apply to eat each day You will be healthy, not sick, even on the day that the weather changes frequently. It can be seen that the eating of ancient Thai people has changed according to the season.

By adhering to the environment And the weather is a factor in determine eating habits which the ancient people would not eat repeatedly throughout the year It also focuses on eating vegetables and fruits. Thus making it healthy.

Cold food Is the food that is eaten and makes the body cool Simple observation is Is a portion of food that makes the throat moist, not hungry, such as mangosteen, gooseberry, melon, melon, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapefruit, banana soda, banana, lime juice, coconut water, strawberries, etc.

Hot food Is the food that has been eaten, causing us to heat Simple observation is If eaten, feel spicy, or feel hungry For the dietary guidelines, should choose to eat vegetables according to the weather conditions in each season, such as if the weather is hot, should eat foods that are cool in moderation. To help balance the body But if the weather is cold Should eat foods that are hot in moderation To warm the body inside Because if the body is not balanced, it can lead to illness or discomfort. 

Ginger juice has medicinal properties that help cure flatulence, help expel the pituitary, help to relieve nausea and vomiting, help to make appetite. Bits of help reduce blood clotting and various gastric juice. People, therefore, drink ginger water to relieve fever. Cough or sputum Citronella juice helps to cure colic indigestion. Helps sweat, diuretic, helps lower blood pressure.

Centella Asiatic water has high vitamin A, which helps to nourish the eyes better. Helps to solve the heat in thirst, relieve bruising in bruises, reduce headaches. Solve the symptoms of fatigue, fatigue, nourishing the heart, nourishing the brain, helping to urinate. It also helps to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers. And helps to reduce symptoms Inflammatory Bael juice is a laxative. Cure flatulence Helps digestion, nourish the elements, help to develop an appetite, expectorate and relieve heat Utilizing a vegetable garden to make use of Nowadays, people start to return to use more plants as medicine. Which some plants are very familiar with each other Such as the kitchen garden that you use for cooking Which, in addition to using food, is also a medicine It is a simple way of health care. Which can be done without fear of chemical additives or residues, such as Basil helps relieve flatulence and abdominal pain. By using 2-3 fresh basil tops Very good stomach pain, In addition, basil can also be used to cure poisonous scorpions. By pounding 1 leafful basil leaves And apply the area where the scorpion stings will reduce pain and swelling faster .

Galangal is used to cure hives by washing the galangal head to clean the water, mixed with alcohol Apply the area of the hive. Will make it cool and disappear in a short time In addition, it is used to treat ringworm. By bringing the galangal head to wash thoroughly, pounding with white liquor Apply to the area that is chloasma, morning and evening will disappear within 2 weeks.

Nourishing facial and body skin with ancient wisdom Although there are many skin care products currently available for sale now most people start to pay attention to quality And more product safety, For this reason, it makes Thai herbs come back to be interested again. Because in addition to having no chemicals that are harmful to the skin. Thai herbs also have properties for external use for healthy skin. Today, Shop-back collects popular Thai herbs that can help nourish your skin to look white Beautiful and radiant to leave the girls To know.

Turmeric is a Thai herb that is useful in nourishing the skin to be white and smooth. Because turmeric can help remove dirt from the skin thoroughly. Helps to make the skin smooth and soft And look glowing It also has anti-oxidants that slow down the production of skin pigments. Can make the skin white as well In the use of turmeric to nourish the skin, just bring fresh turmeric. Or dried turmeric that is ground into powder (Can do it yourself or buy ready-made items), mask and scrub the face and body, leave for a while, then rinse thoroughly In addition to using the only turmeric You can mix turmeric with other herbs. In order to increase the effectiveness of skin care, such as bringing turmeric to honey and lemon, this formula will increase cleaning. And helps the skin better.

Thai herbal tamarind, another dish that has acidic properties For those who want to scrub the tamarind face, try this recipe. Is that the tamarind is mixed with warm water to become a cream. For another cup, mix the chalk, honey, rice bran oil, and milk together. Then scoop the tamarind juice that has been squeezed. About 2 tablespoons mixed Mix the ingredients together. And bring the mask over the face By focusing on the parts that have skin problems and dark spots Leave around the eyes and lips. Gently massage all over (Avoid massaging areas with inflammatory acne) Leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and end with water to help tighten pores Should be 1-2 times a week to prevent skin irritation. 

Nourish hair and scalp with bergamot Kaffir lime bergamot not only makes the hair black as shiny But also helps get rid of dandruff, itchy scalp Solve split ends, prevent hair loss and slow gray hair. With the bergamot being a natural herb So you don't have to be afraid of allergies like shampoo made from chemicals. And more importantly, bergamot is also used to nourish all kinds of hair Will dry hair or hair, it can be used as well For the use of bergamot, there are many ways to choose hair shampoo, such as Bring the fresh bergamot, cut in half, take the seeds, then squeeze out the water to use to wash the hair (But this method will not take advantage of bergamot oil)Peel off the bergamot skin. Bring to the bottom Then squeeze the bergamot juice into the mixture Add enough water to allow the mixture to start to liquid. Leave the mixture well for 5-10 minutes, then filter the juice to use only. This way, when the pool will get the smell of kaffir lime But the pool is finished, it will smell the best result.

Put the bergamot balls into pieces and bring them into the blender until the most detailed. Put out to put in a bowl, add warm water until it flooded people all over Kaffir lime juice can stay for 1-2 weeks, using fresh bergamot or burning fire first.

Thai massage 

Massage is considered the wisdom in the treatment of diseases. Which is to create and support the health of the body and mind of Thai people who passed on from the past to the present. In addition, massage is also considered as a way of life for Thai people that represents health care within the family, such as massages for grandparents. Or wife massage for husband The benefits of Thai massage are good for health in many ways, whether it is stimulating the nervous system.

The efficiency of the respiratory system Helps stimulate blood circulation and lymphatic system Reduce muscle contraction And relax the mental tension.

Herbal compress

The herbal compress is the use of herbs wrapped in cloth as a baby, called the compressed ball. Tips or sprains, which can help relieve the pain. For herbs that are used to make compresses, most of them contain essential oils. When heated, then the essential oil which is the drug will come out with steam and moisture. And when the compresses of those drugs are absorbed into the skin Helps to treat the symptoms.

Stagnation, reduce swelling, inflammation of muscles, ligaments, and joints. In addition, heat from the compress also stimulates blood circulation. Helps the drug to penetrate the skin better Importantly, the aroma of essential oils also helps to relieve stress, refreshing as well. Say that each method is 100% friendly to your health and the environment!