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SDG 3
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
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| 3.b Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non?communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all | 3.b.3 Proportion of health facilities that have a core set of relevant essential medicines available and affordable on a sustainable basis | In late December 2020, the Thai government approved a pilot study of the use of the herb Andrographis (fah talai jone in Thai and "the king of bitters, Andrographis paniculata, Acanthaceae) to treat early symptoms and minimize the severity of COVID-19. Andrographis is a traditional remedy that has been sold over-the-counter. However, as the demand for this herbal remedy grew, there was an issue with drug shortages. The Ministry of Public Health has encouraged people to plant Andrographis for use as a home remedy. As a result, the botanical garden has launched a project to spread Andrographis plants. In order to achieve this goal, the botanical garden cultivated and spread the plant and seeds across the community. Furthermore, safety information of the plants has been posted on Facebook. |
SDG 4
QUALITY EDUCATION
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| 4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture's contribution to sustainable development | 4.7.1 Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development, including gender equality and human rights, are mainstreamed at all levels in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment | The botanical garden has provided a variety of learning resources to assist lifelong learning, with an emphasis on Andrographis information on COVID-19 disease. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease has increased the demand for Andrographis as a home remedy. Although the plant has many benefits, if not used appropriately, it can cause unwanted and even dangerous adverse effects. It is also critical that people understand that the plant is not intended to prevent the covid19 virus but rather to alleviate symptoms. |
SDG 15
LIFE ON LAND
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The botanical garden of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University has been established on 3.7 hectares of an agricultural land reform area in Banna district in Nakonnayok province. The project is established in partnership with the Agricultural Land Reform Office and the Land Development Office and is intended to be a medicinal plants conservation area. The project also aids the establishment of safe and effective primary health care based on traditional medicine and medicinal herbs.
The botanical garden serves the community by providing a recreation area and workshops on how to appropriately use herbs and herbal products. Workshops have been held to provide information on the medicinal plants used in the community and their safety and efficacy. Herb processing, such as drying, chopping, and storage, was also emphasized as a means of preserving herb quality. Herbs for primary health care are encouraged to be grown in the backyard by the community.
The botanical garden has supplied a variety of learning resources to support lifelong learning. We've set up a Facebook page and a website to share our reading materials and short video clips regarding herbal remedies.
To provide learning opportunities, the botanical garden hosts workshops regularly that are open to anybody interested in learning about the usage of herbs and medicinal plants. To encourage young people to learn about traditional Thai medicine, the botanical garden has also organized a special session for school students.
The outbreak of COVID-19 disease has resulted in a surge in demand for the herb Andrographis (fah talai jone). To use as a home remedy, as advised by the Ministry of Public Health, we have offered the plants and seeds for the community, as well as a variety of learning resources to aid the community in gaining literacy for the safe use of the herb.
