Ya sang
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Ya Sang or Yaa Sang is a form of black magic
performed in Thailand's northeast, Isan
. It is based on traditional knowledge of plant poisons, some causing stomach ailments, physical pain, and intoxication, leading to death.
Black magic
Black magic is the type of magic that draws on assumed malevolent powers or is used with the intention to kill, steal, injure, cause misfortune or destruction, or for personal gain without regard to harmful consequences. As a term, "black magic" is normally used by those that do not approve of its...
performed in Thailand's northeast, Isan
Isan
Isan is the northeastern region of Thailand. It is located on the Khorat Plateau, bordered by the Mekong River to the north and east, by Cambodia to the southeast and the Prachinburi mountains south of Nakhon Ratchasima...
. It is based on traditional knowledge of plant poisons, some causing stomach ailments, physical pain, and intoxication, leading to death.