The Cheirng-doi Elderly Group in Chiangmai has succeeded in utilizing the local wisdom of herbal medicine to produce all kinds of remedies for aches, pains and common illnesses. Wild herbs as well as products grown in local herb gardens were processed into balms and medicines and offered to other elderly villagers to relieve ailments. Over time, people interested in traditional herbal remedies traveled to Cherng-doi to observe the production of natural herbal remedies in Cherng-doi.

This project helped to improve the morale of elderly people once they realized that they were, in fact, helping to preserve folk knowledge and wisdom. As a result of their efforts, local housewives and young adults are now using herbal remedies to relieve common aches and illnesses.             

The project has also helped to strengthen bonds within families and communities, improve mental and physical health, and reduce the use of drugs.                              

With a 100-Baht contribution from each member, the Cherng-doi Elderly Group started production of herbal remedies for household use and general distribution. Local herbal gardens were upgraded and expanded to include a variety of herbs needed to make a comprehensive range of herbal remedies.             

Today, the Cherng-doi Elderly Group also organizes monthly meetings for members as well as regular exercise and meditation sessions. Meanwhile, this project has become a prototype for health promotion projects in thirteen other villages in Chiangmai.