The Herbalist Dispensary Samui
Here at The Beach Samui, in the most beautiful surroundings, you may choose to experience wellness and relaxation enhanced by the healing powers of herbal medicine. Our philosophy is centred around natural well-being, sharing earth-intended ways to feel well, every day in all we do.
Our Founders, Team and guests the world over lead busy lives and we need natural products that are kind to our bodies and our environment, that taste great and importantly, that work. Trusted, pure plant medicines, administered under the guidance of fully trained Herbal Pharmacists, can aid healing and supercharge our lifestyles. Products that can enhance our well-being Rituals, allow us to guide and educate you as to their daily use beyond your Thailand holiday. Our collection of products at The Herbalist are well-curated and ever-evolving to provide something for the canna-curious to the canna-connoisseur.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS & PLANT MEDICINE AT THE BEACH SAMUI
At The Beach Samui, we partner with the leading brands in the field of plant medicine to provide you, our guest, the most comprehensive and personalised wellness experiences, working with complementary and alternative modalities of health and healing - like cannabis, nutrition, movement, essential oils, and other herbal remedies. Whether you have tried CBD or cannabis before or not, our Thai Herbal Pharmacists are on hand to provide you in-person consultations so you can find out what you need to know to have a relaxing, rejuvenating time with us on the island of Koh Samui.
Paired with the opportunity to engage with our Herbal Pharmacists on-site, you can begin your journey even before you arrive through our strategic partner, Elēment Apothēc’s educational curriculum - Elēment Apothēc is an international award-winning CBD wellness brand dedicated to clean efficacious products and evidence-based education. Their medical team has launched the first-ever self-paced online course created specifically for people like you, curious about the power of herbal medicine and dedicated to leading the best lives for you and those around you. The course will be launching late 2022 and we look forward to sharing with you once live.
MEET OUR HERBAL PHARMACISTS
Khun Sunisa Khamsuk RPh
Khun Sunisa is a Registered Herbal Pharmacist, with a Bachelor's Degree in Thai Medicine, specialising in Herbal Medicine from the Chiang Rai Rajabhat University. Born and raised in Bangkok, Khun Sunisa is also a skilled Masseuse, able to formulate and utilise a variety of herbs into her practice to aid many common ailments and concerns for our guests and visitors.
Khun Nursila Sulong RPh
Khun Nursila also trained in Thai Herbal Medicine at the Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree. Her passion lies in her ability to work with patients and guests to understand their concerns and provide great comfort through the correct application of natural medicine.
DR. SWATHI VARANASI - Consultant Cannabis Dr
Dr. Swathi is an award-winning pharmacist specialising in integrative health and botanical medicine. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Carleton College. She is certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. As co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Elēémeént Apothēéc, Dr. Swathi is passionate about educating practitioners, students, patients, and consumers, and strives to empower everyone to challenge the formalities of Western medicine, thinking beyond the conventional. Through the many modalities of integrative medicine and patient-centered shared decision-making, she believes that health and wellness is achievable for everyone. We are delighted to work alongside Dr. Swathi to lead our Education & Training and to extend her compassionate and extensive knowledge to guests beyond their Thailand holiday through online courses, events and in-person retreats.
FAQs
CAN I BUY MEDICAL CANNABIS AT THE BEACH SAMUI?
Yes, following a consultation with one of our Herbal Pharmacists, you will be able to purchase premium cannabis flower, choosing from a variety of strains, depending on your needs and limitations.
WHAT ELSE CAN I BUY?
We also stock a small, curated selection of Thai products we find work well, from gourmet edibles, to creams and oils, containing both CBD (non-psychoactive) and THV (psychoactive). We also proudly stock a range of Tinctures, Bodycare products from our Partners Elémént Apothéc, including their award-winning 'Nourish' CBD + CBG body lotion and their 'Rest, Relax & Recover', 'Cool, Calm & Collected' and 'Be Well' tinctures, plus a full range of gummies from the world leading team of doctors and PhD chemists at Kanha, used also within our Rituals.
HOW DO I CONSUME CANNABIS FLOWER?
Our team will guide you as to how best to consume your prescribed flower. We stock the leading brands of consumption devices from Zenco to House of Puff. You may also prefer to take a tincture, or edible to receive your recommended dose.
AM I ABLE TO CONSUME WITHIN THE HOTEL?
For the comfort of all, guests may smoke in the consumption areas or on their private terraces. Consumption via edibles and topical methods is welcome and used within a number of our Rituals.
WHAT INFUSED RITUALS CAN I EXPERIENCE AT THE BEACH SAMUI?
Under the guidance of our Pharmacists and Practitioners, you can experience a number of Rituals with herbal infusions, from Yoga Nidra and Breathwork, Massage, Herbal Baths to Sound Healing, Creative Writing and Expressive Arts.
AND INFUSED FOOD?
Our Chef specialises in Thai homecooking and proudly boasts a number of infused dishes, handed down through family generations. Our Cooking Class allows guests to explore Thai cooking in detail and understand how Cannabis can be infused into a variety of dishes.
WE ARE STAYING WITH OUR CHILDREN. CAN WE CONSUME?
Strictly children are to be safeguarded from any plant medicine and parents who are prescribed any Cannabis products during their stay may only consume in common areas, away from the children. Family suites will not be served Cannabis products for consumption in-suite, however, we do provide a Nanny service for Parents to consume in gentle moderation on an evening during their stay.
CANNABIS IN THAILAND
The Practice of healing with plants is a culture that goes back thousands of years and in June 2022, Thailand fully embraced the benefits of Cannabis and returned the plant to its historical status in the Kingdom as an essential element of natural well-being.
Pre Prohibition, Cannabis was traditionally popular across Thailand, in cooking or as a medicinal herb, to treat ailments including headaches, asthma, digestion, and postpartum pain, it also provided a good source of fiber, and holistic medicine for the elderly.
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