A Thai doctor bizarrely burns herbs on her sick patients' tummies to treat their gut problems.

Priyanuch Chumwong, 26, uses a mixture of fresh turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime skin, among other native varieties for the procedure in her clinic in Phayao province, Thailand.

The young traditional medic claimed that her unique method can cure stomach problems including bloating, indigestion and constipation.

Footage shows the female doctor lighting up the herbs set on top of a man's stomach in Preeyanuch Clinic.

She said: ‘I opened the clinic at my own house and treated the patients with different types of massages. I also burn fresh herbs on different body parts using local fresh herbs.'

She added she repeats the procedure up to seven times before it is done.

She said': ‘As for the tummy, I burn the herbs about five to seven times until my patients feel the heat. The fire will improve their stomach condition.'

Other treatments available at her clinic include breast massage which is used to help stimulate lactation in mothers who just gave birth, shoulder pain massage, and herbal steams.