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Traditional Herbal Remedies for Thai Elephants
6. Conclusions and Recommendations
Not surprisingly, many of the herbal ingredients used for elephants have a documented scientific basis. The simple fact that these remedies have survived over time lend credibility to their efficacy. However, like any medical modality, herbal medicine cannot cure all ailments. Therefore, we believe a mix of both effective traditional remedies and western veterinary medicine would maximise elephant health and welfare and optimise the use of limited resources. Further research and experimentation on the efficacy of herbal remedies is highly recommended, provided the remedies are humane, legal and will not harm the elephant.
Unfortunately, as with many traditional practices throughout the world, the use of herbal remedies for elephants is disappearing with modernisation. However, the importance of preserving this knowledge is recognised and a number of Thai groups are gathering information on herbal remedies. We hope that research into herbal medicine and its efficacy continues, so that centuries of wisdom are not lost within the coming years.
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