Institute of Traditional Medicine Services, Thimphu

Name: Institute of Traditional Medicine Services
Address: Thimphu, Bhutan

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The Institute of Traditional Medicine Services is based in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, located on a hilltop above the Traditional Arts Center and the National Library. The institute supplies traditional medicines and medical services, trains doctors, and conducts research on traditional medicinal plants to identify the ingredients and develop new products. The institute has a library dating back to around 1616, when Tibetan Buddhism was introduced to Bhutan. The books and recipes were collected from monasteries where scholars had preserved the medical lore. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 27°28'57"N, 89°37'56"E

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Nearby attractions include: Changlimithang Stadium, Centenary Park, Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum.

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Nearby attractions include Folk Heritage Museum, Thimphu (1 min walk), National Library of Bhutan, Thimphu (2 min walk), National Land Commission, Thimphu (8 min walk), Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan, Thimphu (9 min walk).