Dried Glycosmis pentaphylla 100g.

Dried Glycosmis pentaphylla 100g.

Khey Tai, also known as Som Chuen or Kraraok Nam, is a traditional Thai medicinal plant widely used in herbal wellness systems. Different parts of the plant are valued for different traditional applications and have been used for generations in herbal preparations for general wellness, external care, and digestive support.

Key Features

• Traditionally used in Thai herbal medicine for detoxification support

• Valued for supporting the body’s natural response to fevers and discomfort

• Commonly used in traditional practices for skin and external care applications

• Traditionally used for digestive and respiratory wellness support

• Different plant parts are used for different traditional purposes

• Traditionally included in multi-herb formulations for general vitality

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support the body during fever-related conditions

• Commonly used in traditional practices for respiratory comfort such as coughs

• Traditionally used to support digestive balance, including dysentery-related discomfort

• Used in external traditional applications for insect bites and skin irritation

• Traditionally used to support general body strength and recovery

• Various plant parts are used in traditional systems for different wellness purposes

Traditional Preparation Methods

Herbal Decoction:
The roots or leaves are traditionally boiled in water and consumed as an herbal drink for general wellness support, including fever and digestive comfort.

External Application:
Crushed root material may be mixed with natural liquids and applied externally in traditional practices for insect bites and skin irritation.

Traditional Herbal Preparation:
Roots are sometimes prepared in traditional herbal infusions or fermented preparations for external or internal wellness use according to local practices.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Glycosmis pentaphylla
Common Names: Khey Tai, Som Chuen, Orange Berry, Gin Berry
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Part Used: Root, Leaves, Bark, Fruit