#MusclePain

Muscle pain is a growing concern among Thailand’s middle-aged and elderly population, with new research revealing that up to 60 percent of older adults globally endure persistent aches and strains. As Thailand’s society becomes increasingly aged, understanding effective and safe remedies for muscle pain is more crucial than ever. The latest findings, recently reported by Consumer Reports and published via The Washington Post, offer evidence-based solutions for the aches and strains that often come with aging, everyday activity, or sudden illness (Washington Post).

In Thailand, the name “เถาเอ็นอ่อน” (Thao En On) conjures images of folk wisdom and the fragrant steam of traditional herbal saunas. This climbing vine, known scientifically as Cryptolepis buchanani, has been cherished by Thai communities for generations as a remedy for muscle aches, joint stiffness, and general fatigue. Today, as researchers probe the frontiers of medical science, the healing powers of Thao En On are being reevaluated through the lens of modern pharmacology—offering intriguing intersections between age-old tradition and contemporary evidence.