FDA confirms contamination in two lots of herbal inhaler products
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025
FDA confirms contamination in two lots of herbal inhalers, orders recall and manufacturing suspension, citing health risks from excessive microbes and mould.
First test of "Cannabis Prescription" system today!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 09, 2025
Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine tests the "Cannabis Prescription" system for the first time today (July 9). New Ministry regulations will mandate retail outlets to operate as healthcare facilities, with enforcement expected by the end of the year.
Thailand reclassifies cannabis bud as a controlled herb, restricts sales and advertising
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025
Thailand reclassifies cannabis flower for medical use only, banning sales and advertising. New regulations enforce strict control, effective immediately.
Central herbal raw materials market opens to promote Thai herbs
MONDAY, JUNE 09, 2025
The central herbal raw materials market was opened at TalaadThai Market in Pathum Thani’s Khlong Luang district on Monday, aiming to promote Thai herbs and spices on the international stage.
Natural remedies to revive your skin after Songkran festival
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
Five herbs can nourish the skin, reduce rashes and soothe the effects of sun exposure after the Songkran festival, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine said.
Researchers find rosemary compounds that may restore memory, treat Alzheimer's
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025
US researchers have discovered compounds in household herbs like rosemary and sage that help restore memory, increase synapses, and reduce harmful protein buildup in the brains of lab mice, offering hope for Alzheimer's treatment.
Nearly 30 killed in two years, looking for expensive rare herb in Myanmar’s mountainous north
MONDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2022
Some 30 people have died after jumping off the glacial mountains in Myanmar’s northernmost region of Putao over the last two years while looking for medicinal herbs, according to local herb finders and aid organisations.