This study undertook to survey Thai mahouts, collate information on existing herbal remedies for elephants and identify those with potential benefit. In the absence of veterinary care, this information may provide an inexpensive alternative for relief of common ailments. It will also serve as the basis for future research and can give practitioners the opportunity to combine herbal remedies with modern veterinary medicine to maximize elephant health and welfare.

Neimanis, A. and P. Thongnoppakun. 2002. Traditional herbal remedies for Thai elephants. TSCWA discussion paper.

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