Development of Community Health Promotion Model Using Local Wisdom on Herbs: A Case Study at Na Dok Kham, Naduang, Loei

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to 1) to study the knowledge of Ban Na Dok Kham, Loei Province. 2) to develop the model of community health promotion. Using local wisdom with herbs.         3) Apply the model to promote community health. Practice and evaluation using an action research model. The instruments used in the study were interview questionnaires and group discussion. And a brainstorming session The samples were 10 local folk doctors. There are 90 people involved in the network of local doctors and related health organizations. Banana Dok Kham Folk Doctor The herbal knowledge and herbal treatment from hereditary ancient herbal texts. Have experience in treatment for at least 20 years. Develop a model of community health promotion. Knowledge transfer by local doctors to community, temple and school. Learning process Accompany with the lifestyle of the people in the community. Enhance knowledge, promote the planting and use of herbs in the community to become a center for collecting knowledge, knowledge, herbs. Create a learning process. Development of the wisdom of the use of medicinal plants. Take care of the health of the people in the community sustainably.