Exotissimo recently launched a programme called ‘Local Market and Traditional Medicine – Yogyakarta’. This half-day experience takes a closer look at the 1300-year-old Javanese herbal medicine techniques.
Starting at the local market, a trading place since 1758, guests are introduced to a well-known doctor who helps each person concoct their own health tonic from natural ingredients.
In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a dedicated museum displays over 3000 items relevant to the development of traditional medicine.
Guests can see the herbs as well as ancient medicine books, documents and instruments used by doctors to make the medicines.
Exotissimo’s full day ‘Day in Ho Chi Minh City’ programme visits the medicinal FITO museum, local markets and the War Remnants or History Museum.
In downtown Yangon, Myanmar, Exotissimo introduces travellers to either Doctor U Shein or Dr Sayagyi U Nyan, both renowned for their use of traditional medicine techniques.
The unique technique of mixing gold ash powder with local herbs to cure a number of diseases is revealed in the doctor’s clinic.
It is possible for guests to have their very own health check up performed by the doctor.
‘Traditional Medicine in Yangon’ is a half day experience beginning at the market in Kon Zay Dan Street, Yangon.
