LOCAL HERBAL DRUG DEVELOPMENT: CASE OF LOCAL PHARMACY PRODUCTION IN ONE TAMBON ONE PRODUCT (OTOP) PROJECT IN THAILAND

Abstract

The local herbal drug development is an interesting issue in developing countries. In Thailand, a tropical country in Indochina, some local drug developments can be seen. According to the governmental policies on One Tambon One Product (OTOP) project in Thailand, which promote the local production of product based on local wisdoms, the promotion of OTOP workers can be seen. According to the project, some cases of local herbal drugs can be seen.