There are two kinds of Tart Chao Reun. One is called “Tart Chao Reun Gerd” which is the dominant basic element of the body and soul based on the month of birth, e.g. Tart Chao Reun of a person born in October, November, or December is Din. The other type is called “Trat Chao Reun Patjuban” or current Trat Chao Reun which is based on the current appearance and characters of an individual since each dominant basic element of the body and soul has its own typical appearance. In addition, people with different Tart Chao Reun are susceptible to developing different types of diseases.

As food and dirk are important for life. Thai ancestor integrated the knowledge of Thai Traditional Medicine into daily life using food and drink to balance the basic elements of the body and soul. Based on the principle of Thai traditional medicine, medicinal plants, fruits and vegetables with different tastes have different health benefits and suitable for people with different Tart Chao Reun. Hence, consumption of food suitable for Tart Chao Reun can help balance the body elements, e.g. fruits and vegetables or food with astringent, sweet, or salty taste is good for persons whose Tart Chao Reun is Din (earth).

References

Thai Traditional Medicine Development Foundation. (2004). Thai wisdom for global health. Thailand : n.p.