#SapindusRarak

Tucked away in Thai markets and households is a small, brownish fruit with a gleaming sheen—Makham Dee Khwai (มะคำดีควาย), also known as Sapindus rarak or simply by regional names such as Prakam Dee Khwai, Makham Dee Krabue, Som Poi Thet, Chasae, and Mak Sak. Renowned for its soap-like bubbles and gentle cleansing power, this intriguing fruit has woven itself into Thai daily living, folk remedies, and spiritual heritage for generations. Yet, in recent years, Makham Dee Khwai is stepping out from the shadows of tradition and into the laboratory spotlight, with scientists exploring its true pharmacological potential and what it might really offer modern health seekers.