Q. How do traditional Thai medicines differ from Japanese Kampo medicines?

A. The fundamental concepts of traditional Thai medicine and Japanese Kampo are shared: both view the human body as a holistic entity and emphasize enhancing one's own healing power by leveraging the strength of natural raw herbs.

However, due to significant differences in climate and naturally growing trees and plants between Thailand and Japan, there are also differences in the types of raw herbs used.

Many raw herbs commonly used in traditional Thai medicine, such as cinnamon, ginger, jujube, Angelica sinensis, and licorice, are familiar to Japanese people. However, there are also numerous raw herbs that do not have a Japanese translation.

The blending and synergistic effects of these raw herbs have a long history, similar to Japanese Kampo medicine, and are filled with the experience and wisdom of the Thai people.

Unfamiliar Thai raw herbs might cause some confusion for Japanese people, but for us living in Thailand, utilizing Thai herbs naturally grown in this land will undoubtedly be of great help in balancing the body.