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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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| Subject |
Lisu, healing, folk healer, northern Thailand |
| Author |
Thawit Jatuworaphruek |
| Title |
Highland ethnic groups, healing, people, community, and the environment (Lisu) |
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Draft Paper |
Original Language of Text |
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| Ethnic Identity |
Lisu,
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Sino-Tibetan |
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Total Pages |
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The Hilltribe Research Institute, Vol. 20 No.1, 2002. Department of Public Welfare, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare |
| Abstract |
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The Lisu believe that illness is caused by sacred, mysterious and supernatural powers existing in the environment. The healing processes include rituals, appeasement, soul calling, and application of medicinal herbs. Sometimes, several methods are used in combination. If the sickness is caused by nature, medicinal herbs are applied. However, when a sickness is caused by supernatural powers, it will become a collective concern, because they are afraid that the sickness could spread at the community level. Family as well as community members look after the sick and provide them moral support.
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