#Phitsanat

For centuries, Thais have turned to the earth for remedies, drawing healing from roots and herbs used by traditional healers. Among the constellation of Thailand’s ancient plant medicines, “Phitsanat” (พิษนาศน์), known in scientific parlance as Sophora exigua Craib, holds a special place in the country’s folk pharmacopoeia. Also recognized by a bouquet of names such as แผ่นดินเย็น, นมราชสีห์, and สิบสองราศี, Phitsanat’s journey from rural village gardens and temple courtyards into the realm of modern pharmacology is a paradigm of the enduring dialogue between tradition and science. Today, as Thailand seeks to harmonize its cultural heritage with advancements in healthcare, Phitsanat is once again in the spotlight—this time, not just through the whispered wisdom of healers, but under the scrutiny of laboratory lights.