Characteristics of Ma Kwaen
It is a medium sized tree, approximately 5-12 meters tall, with sharp thorns along the trunk. The branches have feathery compound leaves. Even or odd ends appear in alternating order. The leaves are oval or elliptical, with very pointed tips and sharp and deformed bases. The edges of the leaves are serrated and there are small round glands in the serrated areas. Young shoots are red mixed with yellow, very pleasing to the eye. Flowers form large, branched bouquets. It grows in the leaf axils near the tip of the branch and at the tip of the branch has 4 petals which are soft white or greenish white with 4 stamens. The fruit is quite round and the surface is rough. The dried fruit is black like pepper. It is fragrant and spicy.
The medicinal properties of Ma Kwaen
1. Helps nourish the heart, nourish the blood, reduce blood pressure.
2. Helps with appetite Helps digestion, expels gas in the intestines, relieves stomach pain.
3. Helps heal wounds and relieves internal heat toxins.
4. Use inhalation to help relieve dizziness.
5. Helps expel phlegm
6. Reduce bruising and treat gonorrhea.
7. Relieve toothache
8. Antidote for centipede venom, scorpion venom and snake venom.
9. Cure urinary tract diseases
And did you know? Crispy fried mushrooms, Laab Mueang flavor, our Chu Chuu brand has Ma Kwaen as an ingredient. Using the peel to make spices. Makes it more fragrant and appetizing. Chewing is so much fun that you really can't stop.
refer : https://www.kladee.com/plant/zanthoxylum-limonella-alston/ https://www.maenoicurry.com/article/34/
