According to Professor Prem Rai, traditional medicine can be an important component of the primary health care system, and traditional medicine practitioners represent a valuable resource that can be integrated into the primary health care system.
At the launch yesterday of the Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TRM) in Bougainville, which documents the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TRM) in Bougainville, he introduced TRM, which includes plant and mineral-based remedies, and PNG’s rich cultural heritage in healing. emphasized.
The authors of the book are Professor Rai and Gerenta Saropka, a lecturer and researcher at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG).
Dr. Uma Ambi, Directorate General of Social Transformation and Mental Health Services, introduced her book, Traditional Uses of Bougainville Plants for Health and Healing Parts 1 and 2, and said that this publication will help you in your journey to improve your mental health. He said it represents an important step forward. We serve Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region.
Speaking on behalf of the people of AROB, Bougainville House of Representatives Speaker Simon Pentanu said that among the various traditions that define the island’s identity, herbal medicine is an important element of the local health system. “This custom, deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Bougainvillean society, contains a wealth of knowledge that is passed down through generations.
“Herbal medicine in Bougainville is not just a form of medicine, it is an important aspect of our cultural identity.
“Transmission of herbal knowledge is often done through oral tradition, with elders passing on their wisdom to younger generations, ensuring the survival of these practices through changing times,” he says. I did.
Professor Rai has been teaching at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Papua New Guinea for over 20 years.
During his tenure, he actively participated in the Department of Health’s traditional medicine program from 2000 onwards. He is the scientific advisor for the Bougainville Traditional Health Project.
As a scientist and researcher, he has widely published and edited, co-edited, or written six specialized books, including one on Papuanian medicinal plants.
The book launch represents the culmination of a traditional medicine project led by Austrian NGO HORIZONT3000 in collaboration with UPNG’s Department of Pharmacy, with significant cooperation from UPNG’s pharmacy students and the Bougainville Traditional Medicine Society. I am. This publication serves as a repository of Bougainville’s indigenous medical knowledge for education and research purposes.
