Learn about the ancient practices of Myanmar’s traditional medicine on this guided insider's tour of Yangon. Explore a local market where dried herbs and plants are sold, each with their own healing prowess. Then sit down with a renowned medicine manwho will explain his holistic healing methods.
Start the tour at either 08:00 or 13:00.
The day begins with a visit to Kon Zay Dan Street in downtown Yangon. The market here is filled with stalls selling herbs, plants and even seashells. Learn from the guide how each ingredient is used in traditional medicine in Myanmar. The street is also home to shops selling other goods such as famous tea leaf salad, thanaka- the yellow paste worn by many Burmese- and an array of religious items.
After visiting the market, transfer to the office of U Shein or Sayagyi U Nyan (note: Visit depends on client’s preference and the doctor’s availability).
The U Shein clinic is well regarded both in Myanmar and abroad for the usage of gold ash powder combined with local herbs to cure diseases. They use a metal object to detect problems in the patient then concoct a mixture of gold ash and other ingredients for an individual remedy. This method will be explained, providing background on this work and herbal medicine in Myanmar.
The Sayagyi U Nyan clinic is renowned for their holistic diagnostic method and healing with herbs. A combination of four traditional medicine practices (Alchemy, hot/cold balance, astrology and Ayurveda concepts) are used to heal patients. If there is time, a health check-up can be given, using pulse points to diagnose ailments. Learn all about the ancient practices of traditional medicine in Myanmar with this guided insider’s tour of Yangon.
After this insightful introduction to traditional medicine in Myanmar, transfer back to the hotel.
Notes:
- For groups of 5 or more, please book one week in advance for special scheduling with the doctors
- Doctors usually have more availability in the morning, please check with your travel consultant
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