#PuagHaad

Along the banks of lush Thai rivers and deep within the traditions of herbal wisdom, the tree known as Artocarpus lakoocha—or in local parlance, มะหาด (“mahat”)—stands tall as a symbol of healing heritage. Its storied extract, called Puag Haad (ปวกหาด), is a time-honored remedy in Thai medicine, celebrated for purifying the system and fighting parasites. Today, as a bridge between tradition and science takes shape, researchers are unraveling its secrets and exploring how the revered heartwood of this tropical tree may offer real benefits for modern ailments, from intestinal infections to diabetes and skin concerns.