Abstract:
The purpose of this research is to study the medicines used to treat exanthematous fever and to explain the results of using medicine according to the theory of traditional Thai medicine. This is a qualitative research study. By studying documents and conducting in-depth interviews with 7 experts: Thai medicine, folk healers, and modern medical personnel. The results of the research found that there are seven medicines used to treat exanthematous fever that appear in the main textbooks of Thai traditional medicine, consisting of the Kratungpid group: Yaharak, the Preakai group: Yapreakai, and the fourth of external skin medicine, the Krobkai group: Yakrobkaitaksila. As for the 7 experts, they have used 25 medicines to treat patients: Andrographis paniculata, Yaharak, Yakhieaw Hom, Yafon, Yatangpid, Chanthalila, Prasachandaene, Prasaphrua Yai, apply medicine, laxative medicine, spray medicine, Amrukawatee, Prasamawaeng, Lemon mixed with honey and salt, ginger juice, Chantaharuthai, Kromnangnon, element-adjusting medicine, Yahom Nawakoth, Yahom Thiposot, Yahom Inthachak, Yatatbanchob, Yahomthepchit, and Triphala. The duration of treatment depends on the progression of the disease. If symptoms are initially showing for no more than 37 days, it may take 714 days for treatment. But if symptoms continue for longer than 714 days, it may take no less than 30 days. And from the principle Kratungpid Hai Sin causes the clarity of the treatment pattern at 4 levels: 1. Kratungpid Sin during the Pitta Samutthana; 2. Kratungpid Sin during the Vata Samuddhana or Semha Samuddhana 3. Kratungpid Sin during the Pattavee Samuddhana; and 4. cannot Kratungpid Sin during the Pattavee Samuddhana. This study will be useful for understanding, knowledge transfer, and further application in treating patients.