Collection Method for Conservation of Herbal Local Wisdom Knowledge in Bang Toei Sub-District, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province

Abstract

           Collection  method  for  conservation  of  herbal  local  wisdom  knowledge  in  Bang Toei  sub-district,  Mueang district,  Chachoengsao  province,  It  focused  on  gathering indigenous  knowledge  related  to  local  herbs  and  strategies  for  conserving  this knowledge  of  people  in  Bang  Toei  community.  The  research  methodology  involved qualitative  research  methods,  including  document  analysis,  in-depth  interviews,  and focus  group  discussions.  Purposive  sampling  was  used  to  select  30  elderly  participants aged  between  60  and  80  years  from  the  Bang  Tae  community.
           The  study  revealed:  1)  There are  21  types  of  local  herbs  commonly  used  in daily  life  by  the  elderly  to  maintain  their  health.  These  herbs,  including  leaves,  stems, roots,  fruits,  bulbs,  and  latex,  have  medicinal  properties  for  both  internal  and  external treatment.  The  community  has  3-5  knowledgeable  individuals  in  herbal  medicines  who pass  on  their  knowledge,  and  often  learned  from  practices  from  experienced  traditional healers.  The  predominant  use  of  herbal  medicines  in  the  community  is  for  disease prevention,  healthcare,  fever  relief,  wound  healing,  inflammation,  and  digestive  issues through  both  herbal  medicine  and  food  ingredients. Community  leaders  play  a  vital role  in  raising  awareness  about  the  importance  of  local  herbs  in  disease  treatment  and health  promotion,  as  well  as  supporting  the  cultivation  of  herbal  plants  and  developing  local  herbal  products.  2)  Knowledge  collecting  methods  to  preserve  local wisdom  of  herbs  in  Bang  Toei  Sub-District  include  providing  knowledge  resources  on local  herbs  through  the  creation  of  informational  brochures  and  expert- training  sessions  to  educate  the  community  on  herbal  usage  and  properties  organized  by  the district  public  health  and  product  development  suitable  for  the  elderly  population