24 Traditional Household Herbal Formulas: An Overview

The Thai article lists twenty-four traditional household formulas. The descriptions below translate their historical uses; they do not confirm current regulatory indications, suitability or effectiveness for a particular person. Names are transliterated and spelling may vary.

1. Prasa Kaphrao — traditionally described for bloating and abdominal fullness.
2. Wisamphaya Yai — traditionally described for bloating, gas and abdominal discomfort.
3. Prasa Kanphlu — traditionally described for abdominal pain attributed to disturbed elements.
4. Saeng Muek — traditionally described for several childhood complaints, with different traditional preparations.
5. Manthat — traditionally described for digestive discomfort and bloating.
6. Prasa Chetaphangkhi — traditionally described for abdominal discomfort described in traditional terminology.
7. Maha Chak Yai — traditionally described for childhood digestive complaints.
8. Tri Hom — traditionally described for childhood constipation and fever-related traditional care.
9. Thorani Santhakhat — traditionally described for constipation and conditions described as kasai sen.
10. Thai Di Kluea Farang — traditionally described for constipation.
11. Lueang Pit Samut — traditionally described for diarrhoea.
12. That Banchop — traditionally described for digestive imbalance and diarrhoea.
13. Chan Lila — traditionally described for fever and feeling hot.
14. Prasa Chan Daeng — traditionally described for fever and thirst.
15. Khiao Hom — traditionally described for fever, internal heat and traditional care for childhood rashes.
16. Maha Nin Thaeng Thong — traditionally described for fever, thirst and traditional childhood rash care.
17. Hom Thepphachit — traditionally described for dizziness and faintness.
18. Hom Thip Osot — traditionally described for dizziness.
19. Hom Inthachak — traditionally described for nausea and abdominal discomfort within traditional theory.
20. Hom Nawakot — traditionally described for nausea and recovery after fever in traditional practice.
21. Ammaruek Khawathi — traditionally described for cough and phlegm.
22. Prasa Mawaeng — traditionally described for cough and phlegm.
23. Prasa Phlai — traditionally described for abdominal discomfort, menstrual complaints and traditional postpartum care.
24. Prasa Pro Yai — traditionally described for digestive and fever-related complaints in young children in the historical list.

Do not select a formula for a child, fever, pregnancy, breastfeeding or a persistent symptom from this list alone. Have a qualified practitioner or pharmacist check the exact product, ingredients, registration, medicines and health conditions. No dose or home-preparation instructions are provided here.