The Wisdom of Folk Doctor on Fractures Bone Treatment Surat Thani Province

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to study and collect wisdom and knowledge about fracture healing process. Know the types of herbs used in treatment. Transmission of wisdom and general information of folk healers. The informants were divided into 2 groups: 1) The main informants were indigenous healers who treated fractures by word-of-mouth. Specific Data collection by interview. The data collection tool uses in-depth interviews, taped recordings, and video recordings. Data were analyzed by content analysis method. The results of the study of indigenous healers' wisdom in treating fractures showed that indigenous healers could treat all types of fractures. Most of the causes are motorcycle accidents. The least is falling from a height. There are 3 steps of treatment: 1) Pre-treatment steps by praying Namo 3 times, 9 words of betel nut, offering money depending on faith, flowers, joss sticks, candles, spells to cast oil on the bones. History taking, physical examination 2) Treatment process: a line is drawn to the patient before extinguishing the broken bone while reciting the incantation. Apply consecrated oil on broken bones. then bring cloth to wrap with bamboo Use the rope to wrap the bamboo again and recite the spell. 3) Steps after treatment. It is recommended to refrain from eating bananas, pork, sticky rice, rice noodles, and wild vegetables. Ready to follow up on treatment results and post-treatment rituals.