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1.2 Venerable Meng Chanra

Hometown: Phnom Penh
Ethnic group represented: Khmer
Years of practice: since 1990
Area of expertise: Psoriasis, Use hot piece of iron to treat some
disease (arthritis, blood circulation obstacle, sprain muscle),
kidney stones, venomous animal bite (snake, scorpion, spider),
hemorrhoid, liver disease, women’s diseases (prolapsed of the
uterus; post-partum illnesses: low or no energy, poor memory,
impaired concentration, carelessness, dry skin, sadness, and
loss of appetite.
Previous award or recognition received: 1. Recognition by
district and commune chief and villagers (Toul Sala Commune,
Bor Seth District, Kampong Speu Province) during 2000’s

Showcase summary: Venerable Meng Chanra put his foot in the tray of herbal
mixture comprising of powdered Zingibercassumunar rhizome (Plai in Thai), red lime, and
rice whiskey. He then placed his herb-covering foot on a piece of heated iron plate placed
over the stove for a short period of time before using his warm foot to massage on the
affected areas of the patient’s body to treat sprain muscle.