Bhutan Sorig Journal

19/09/2025

Online first - 2025 November issue - Letter to Editor

Interventional Studies require Contextualised Controls: Hot Herbal Compression (Chingdug) compared to pure or mixed Diclofenac gel?

Christopher Macindoe, Jangchhup Peljor

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47811/bsj.0024060701
Link: https://www.bsj.com.bt/index.php/bsj/article/view/136

This letter is in reference to the original article titled “Efficacy of Hot Herbal Compression (Chingdug) compared to Diclofenac gel in the management of nonspecific low back pain in Bhutan: a randomized non-inferiority trial” by Dorji et al., published in the Bhutan Sorig Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1.
Link: https://www.bsj.com.bt/index.php/bsj/article/view/84

18/09/2025

Online first - 2025 November issue - Commentary

A Situational overview of acupuncture services in Bhutan

Kezang Tshering, Nidup Dorji

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47811/bsj.0023060621
Link: https://www.bsj.com.bt/index.php/bsj/article/view/131

27/08/2025

Prof. Paul N. Newton, Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Oxford University, and International Editor of the Bhutan Sorig Journal, visited the Faculty of Traditional Medicine. He interacted with the editorial members and student editors, sharing valuable insights on how the journal can grow to international standards while preserving its unique Bhutanese identity.

Professor Newton emphasized the importance of rigorous peer review, high-quality scientific writing, and fostering collaboration between traditional medicine and modern biomedical research. His words of encouragement inspired the team to work collectively in advancing the vision of the journal.

Special thanks to Dr. Thinley Dorji, Managing Editor, for leading Professor Newton’s visit to the Faculty of Traditional Medicine.

10/07/2025

Bhutan Sorig Journal office is pleased to announce the selection and appointment of the following Assistant Editors with effect from 7 July 2025.

We wish them Tashi Delek for their tenure.

See announcement: https://www.bsj.com.bt/index.php/bsj/announcement/view/15

09/07/2025

Online first - 2025 November issue - Short Communication

Assessment of patient satisfaction on Traditional Medicine Services provided at three selected hospitals in Bhutan: a cross-sectional study

Kuenzang Chophel, Sangay Thinley, Jigme Zangmo, Leki Wangchuk

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47811/bsj.0022060417

Link: https://www.bsj.com.bt/index.php/bsj/article/view/130

07/06/2025

BSJ is always open for submissions!

Please visit our website for the types of manuscripts that we accept.

https://www.bsj.com.bt/index.php/bsj

04/06/2025

Call for Assistant Editors for Bhutan Sorig Journal.
We invite applications for the following position at the journal:

▪️Assistant Editor: Four

Interested candidates may submit their applications by 30 June 2025. Details are given on the following link:

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27/05/2025

A three-member delegation from Walailak University, Thailand — Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University; Dr. Patnarin Supakorn, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for International Affairs; and Dr. Worawan Panpipat, Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry — visited the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) on 27th May 2025.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rixin Jamtsho, the Officiating President of KGUMSB, and was attended by officials from the Office of the President and the constituent faculties. Discussions during the meeting focused on the potential for faculty and student exchange programs, including credit transfer arrangements, as well as avenues for collaborative research initiatives.

This inaugural meeting marked a significant step towards building strong academic and research partnerships between the two universities and has opened the door to a range of potential future collaborations.

As part of their visit, the delegates also toured the Faculty of Traditional Medicine and its museum. This visit represents an important milestone in fostering international cooperation in medical education and research — both in allopathic and traditional medicine.

16/05/2025

Bhutan Sorig Journal
May 2025 issue

https://www.bsj.com.bt/index.php/bsj/issue/view/14

16/05/2025

Bhutan Sorig Journal May 2025 issue launched

The May 2025 issue was launched today by Hon'ble Minister of Health, Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, coinciding with the Second National Sorig Conference at the Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Thimphu.

The articles are also available online at: https://www.bsj.com.bt/index.php/bsj/issue/view/14

Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan

08/05/2025

Online first - 2025 May issue - Short Communication

Proportion of patients with Yama gosin (sinusitis) availing Traditional Medicine Services at three district hospitals in Bhutan, 2021 – 2022: a cross-sectional study

Pelden Zangpo, Dorji Zam, Leki Wangchuk, Tempa Gyeltshen, Dorji Niddup, Karma Tenzin

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47811/bsj.0021060102

30/04/2025

📢 Call for Papers: 2nd National Sowa Rigpa Conference

Theme:
གསོ་རིག་གོང་འཕེལ་དོན་ལུ་ མཉམ་འབྲེལ་རིག་པ་བརྗེ་སོར་དང་གསར་བསྐྲུན།
Knowledge Exchange, Creation, and Collaboration for Advancement in Sowa Rigpa

Date: 16–17 May 2025
Venue: MPH, FoTM, Thimphu
We are pleased to invite researchers, practitioners, and scholars to submit abstracts for oral presentations at the 2nd National Sorig Conference. This event aims to foster dialogue, innovation, and collaborative efforts in the field of Sowa Rigpa (Bhutanese Traditional Medicine) through scientific and traditional perspectives.
Sub-Thematic Areas include:
Knowledge Generation and Exchange
Integration and Innovation Approaches
Wellness and Wellbeing
Sowa Rigpa Economics
Submission Guidelines:
Abstract word limit: 250–300 words
Include full name, designation, organization, and brief CV
Deadline for submission: 10th May, 2025
Submit via email to: sorigconference@gmail.com

Upon submission, the Scientific Committee will screen out the papers. Selected presenters will be notified by 11th May, 2025 and will be invited to deliver a 15-minute presentation during the conference.
We look forward to your valuable contributions in enriching and advancing the field of Sowa Rigpa.

For inquiries, contact:
Drungtsho Sherab Dorji at 17630904/ drungtshosherab@gmail.com

Organizing Committee
2nd National Sowa Rigpa Conference 2025