Is there any medical evidence to support these two ‘traditional’ Thai practices?

 After an accident when there’s bruising to the body: Lying on a slatted framework above ground height and lighting a charcoal fire in a ceramic pot underneath, so the heat (and some leaves/herbs around the pot) permeate upwards and are ‘absorbed’ by the body to bring out the bruising faster, and also to ‘prevent’ blood clots.

 

When having a cold or a temperature, almost any ailment: Avoiding drinking cold water, drink only warm, as cold water will prevent recovery.
As I kid I remember having my tonsils removed in hospital, and afterwards being given ice cream to reduce the swelling in my throat. My Thai wife thought it was incredible a hospital be so irresponsible to do that!

The Public Health Ministry has a traditional medicine department actively promoting traditional medicines. I understand these herbal medicines are being produced by some hospitals for distribution around the country.

 

I haven't tried them so can't comment on any benefits.

No. None. 

All the Thais we know won't drink cold, certainly not iced, liquids when they are ill.  Ice cream?  Not a chance.

 

 

On 12/16/2019 at 8:16 AM, bluesofa said:

My Thai wife thought it was incredible a hospital be so irresponsible to do that!

Tell her it was Durian ice cream and she'll praise Western medicine