National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Traditional Hospital
Established in 1988, one of the more interesting facilities in Thimphu is the National Institute of Traditional Medicine. There is an impressive, large laboratory and production facility that ensures the quality of the products, the components of which may include plants, minerals, animal parts, precious metals and gems.
The production of medicines is directed entirely towards the needs of Bhutanese, though there is a plan to eventually export traditional medicines. There is a day-care facility and clinic where doctors diagnose patients and prescribe appropriate traditional medicines or treatments. Tour operators can arrange visits to the institute. There is a small museum and gift shop where you can purchase Tsheringma, a safflower-based herbal tea that is produced here.
The institute also researches the use of medicinal herbs and plants and has a trial that collect medicinal plants from faraway places such as Lingzhi in western Bhutan, where a number of important medicinal species grow in abundance.
Trips that visit National Institute of Traditional Medicine
- Three Himalayan KingdomsDay 12: In Thimphu 15 days
- Glimpses of Bhutan 6 DaysDay 4: In Thimphu 6 days
Near National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Other places within 15 km.
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Restaurants
Folk Heritage Restaurant
Traditional Bhutanese set meals from a seasonal menu: red rice, buckwheat pancakes, ezay and butter tea. It is in the Folk Heritage Museum compound, so it suits a meal after the museum.
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Museums & Institutions
Folk Heritage Museum
Folk Heritage Museum or Phelchey Toenkhyim Museum is housed in a 19th century three-storey traditional rammed mud and timber house in Kawangjangsa, Thimphu.
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Museums & Institutions
Institute for Zorig Chusum
Institute for Zorig Chusum or the institute of 13 arts and crafts was opened in June 1997, and it reflects Bhutan's effort to provide opportunities for vocational training…
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Museums & Institutions
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
The National Institute for Zorig Chusum Pedzoe (School of Arts and Crafts) is commonly known as "the painting school".
