The five Burmese poisons refer to the five most representative poisons in Burmese traditional medicine, namely pit vipers, cobras, sea snakes, scorpions and centipedes. These poisons are generally used in the preparation of medicinal herbs and acupuncture treatments, among other things. The Burmese believe that these poisons, when used appropriately, can be effective in treating a number of diseases and boosting the body's immunity. And today, some traditional doctors and common people in Myanmar still strongly believe in this claim and apply it in their daily lives.
While the five Burmese poisons have some medical effects, if they are not used properly, they are very likely to cause serious bodily harm or even endanger lives. Therefore, under the regulations of the Myanmar government, only specially trained and licensed physicians, acupuncturists and herbalists are able to legally use Burmese Five Poisons, while untrained people are prohibited from doing so. Such regulations not only ensure the safety of patients, but also protect the rational use of these toxic resources.
Despite the long history and some of the medical value of the Burmese five poisons, in modern medical conditions, people no longer rely on traditional medical treatments as much as they used to. On the contrary, with the development of medicine and technological advances, modern medical equipment and medical treatments are able to diagnose diseases more accurately, provide more effective treatments, and help people maintain better health. Nevertheless, the five Myanmar poisons and their cultural identity remain an important part of the culture of the people of Myanmar and an indispensable cultural heritage.