Tibetan people's views on animal diseases since ancient times

1, the concept of karma. Ancient Tibetans generally believed that animal diseases were karma, retribution for the evil deeds created by animals or their owners in the past. To treat animal diseases, owners need to reflect and review, accumulate good deeds and eliminate karma.

2. The concept of worshipping ghosts and gods. Ancient Tibetans believed that many animal diseases were caused by ghosts and gods and could be treated by offering sacrifices to ghosts and gods. The common ways are to give incense and medicine to the land gods and family gods. In order to win the favor of gods and demons and eliminate diseases.

3, the concept of good or bad luck. Ancient Tibetans regarded some animal diseases as auspicious or ominous, representing ghosts or hints from heaven. When these diseases appear, it is necessary to carry out divination to guess good or bad omen and take corresponding actions.

4. medication. Although ancient Tibetans attached importance to ghosts and gods and karma, they also realized the role of drugs in treating animal diseases. Tibetan medicine has a long history and has accumulated a large number of prescriptions for treating animal diseases. Many herbs are also used to prevent and treat common animal diseases.