Does the medication Yasom from renowned Thai monk Luang Pu Fan Ajaro treat every disease? No, that's not true: According to the hazardous substances lists, the components found in Yasom, including sulfur and copper sulfate, pose risks and should not be ingested.
The claim appeared in a video (archived here) on TikTok by @srikimmu6915 on September 16, 2022. The caption (translated from Thai to English by Lead Stories staff) read:
Yasom, the medicine that can treat every disease
This is what the post looked like on TikTok at the time of writing:
(Source: TikTok screenshot taken on Thu Jan 18 08:05:10 2024 UTC)
Yasom, crafted by Luang Pu Fan Ajaro (archived here), is a widely discussed medicinal remedy believed to address various health issues, including high blood pressure, gastroesophageal reflux, low cholesterol and osteoporosis. The medicine gained popularity on social media due to its perceived effectiveness. A Facebook page (archived here) even shared instructions on creating Yasom at home, listing five key ingredients: copper sulfate, potassium nitrate, sulfate, rock salt and potassium alum.
Atirut Asasuek, a prominent medical professional in Thailand, said in this video (archived here) on TikTok from January 14, 2024, that the substances in question are all potent acids that can cause harm to the human body. Ingesting them can result in the erosion of the mouth, esophagus and down to the stomach. While hospitals employ certain acids for medical treatments, they are administered by trained professionals.
Furthermore, documents listing hazardous substances (archived here) include sulfate and copper sulfate (archived here), categorizing them as dangerous. Even inhalation poses risks, particularly with copper sulfate, which can be harmful to both humans and aquatic animals.
