Paper Title
The use of Herbs for Enhancing The Physical Fitness in Muay Thai (Thai boxing) Fighter’s Physical Body
Abstract
The use of herbs for enhancing the physical fitness in Muay Thai (Thai boxing) Fighter’s physical bodyaims to
study on herb’s active constituent, medical properties of herbs, dosage and volume, dosage forms. In this research,
questionnaires were implemented to conduct a survey with population: experienced Muay Thai fighters or former Muay Thai
fighters and head of Thai boxing camps. 4 pharmaceutical aspects were studied such as active constituent name consisted of
names, dosage forms, colors, odors and tastes; medical properties of herbs consisted of 10 flavors; dosage and volume of
herb’s active constituent consisted of micro-dosing, a determination of dosage and macro-dosing and production model of
herb’s active constituent consisted of liquid dosage forms (syrup, suspension and extracts) solid dosage forms (drug powder,
pill, tablet and capsule) topical application forms (medicated cream, suppository and poultice) and inhalations. It is found
that many herbs are practical for enhancing the physical fitness in Muay Thai (Thai boxing) Fighter’s Physical Body.
Benefits of the research is that Thailand has many new herbal medicines; consequently, medical supplies do not have to be
purchased into Thailand. Given that, a negative balance of trade can be reduced; moreover, herbal medicines that can be
administered to Muay Thai fighters and sent to trade internationally.
Keywords - Herbs,Enhancing ,Physical Fitness, Muay Thai