Attraction · Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
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Visit the Fito Museum, also known as the Museum of Vietnamese Traditional Medicine, established in 2007, spanning an area of 600 m2, and built with traditional Vietnamese architecture. Observe the intricate motifs and antique wooden door frames that originate from the Northern Delta region. Inside the museum, view reconstructed models, engravings, and a collection of authentic artifacts showcasing Vietnamese traditional medical practices, such as examination, treatment, and medicine preparation. The museum holds nearly 3,000 exhibits, ranging from the Stone Age to the modern day, and provides a perspective on Vietnam’s diverse flora and fauna. The museum's design is influenced by architectural styles from Vietnam's three key regions, presenting a considered and cultural ambiance.
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Learn about ancient medical tools and view historical medical practices
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Discover the rich history of Vietnamese traditional medicine through a captivating collection of nearly 3,000 artifacts spanning from the Stone Age to today. Marvel at exquisite printing molds and ceramics, including wine gourds, teapots, and medicine bowls, showcasing ancient craftsmanship. Explore tools of the trade such as scales, medicine cabinets, and advertising boards that bring the bygone era of apothecaries to life. See traditional preparation tools like knives, mortars and pestles, decoction jars, and vessels for medicinal wine, each telling a story of age-old healing practices. Dive into a treasure trove of books and documents, preserving the wisdom and traditions of Vietnamese medicine for generations to come.
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