The Wisdom in Utilization of Kratom from Local Healers: A Case Study in a Community in Southern Thailand.

Abstract

This article aims to study: the wisdom of utilization of Kratom, and guidelines for promoting the wisdom of the Utilization of Kratom. :folk doctor and people who received treatment from folk doctor. The data were collected by using a set of in-depth interview and non-participant observation. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The findings revealed as follows: 1. The wisdom in utilization of Kratom consisted: (1) Uses for the treatment of stomach ache and diarrhea, by boiling 2-3 kratom leaves and drinking or chewing fresh kratom leaves to help relieve diarrhea pain. (2) Uses for antidote by burning the kratom leaves to heat, pounding thoroughly, using the residue of the kratom to cover the poisoned wound to relieve pain. (3) Use of energy boost, most of the red stalks was used, such as boiling water or eating fresh kratom leaves. And (4) Uses for relief of body aches and sleeping by bringing about 5 kratom leaves to boil in water to drink or mix Kratom water with tonic will relieve pain and sleep easily. 2.Guidelines for promoting the wisdom in Utilization of Kratom: (1) Promoting local herbal development by using Kratom in powder, dry or liquid form for medicinal benefits, (2) Promoting the treatment of diseases by using kratom leaves both red stalk and green stems for quick healing and pain relief, (3) Promoting cooperation between folk doctor, and villagers for learning about folk remedies together, and (4) Promoting the development of Kratom to be herbal medicine innovations opportunity for the production, and processing of medicinal herbs from Kratom to benefit, generate income and be accepted at the community and social level.