Thai Herbs

Explore the world of Thai herbal medicine in this lesson! From crushing leaves to stop a cut from bleeding as a child, to herbal steam rooms, massage oils and the herbs that go into tom yum, discover just how deeply herbs are woven into everyday Thai life. You’ll hear about a survey of how many Thai people use herbs, the choice between traditional and modern medicine, and why Thais prefer to eat food as medicine rather than medicine as food.

Thai Vocabulary:
สมุนไพร (sà-mǔn-prai) – Herbs
สรรพคุณ (sàp-pá-kun) – Medicinal properties
ภูมิปัญญา (puum-pan-yaa) – Traditional wisdom
แพทย์แผนโบราณ (pɛ̂ɛt pɛ̌ɛn boo-raan) – Traditional medicine
กินอาหารเป็นยา (gin aa-hǎan bpen yaa) – Eat food as medicine

Listening to real Thai about everyday culture helps you pick up vocabulary in context. Keep listening, keep learning, and enjoy your Thai journey!

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Thai Herbs

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