Phak chiangda |
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 | Gymnema inodorum |
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 | Asclepiadaceae |
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 | Phak chin da, Phak chiang da (Northern) (Kanchana Diwiset, et al., 2005, p. 117) |
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 | A climber, stems are 0.5 5 cm in diameter, 5-10 cm long. Leaves simple, ovate, acuminate, dark green in the upper part, coming out from the water in opposite decussate. Flowers are small, round tight clusters, 5-6 cm in diameter. (Kanchana Diwiset, et al., 2005, p. 117). |
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Young leaves and tender shoots as well as flowers can be used to mix with dried fish soup and sometimes with the tender shoots of the orchid tree (phak sio or bauhinia). |
Used to treat cold and fever by pulverizing the leaves and putting the poultice on the temple. It can reduce blood sugar levels as well. |
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 | All year round |
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Kanchana Diwiset, et al., Compiler, (2005). Phak Phuen Ban Phak Nuea. Phennapha Sapchoroen, Editor. (2nd ed.). Nontaburi: Center for Text Development on Traditional Thai Medicine. (in Thai). |
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