#TerminaliaBellirica

Mention “สมอพิเภก” (Samo Pi Phek), and many Thais will recall the distinctive astringency of its dried fruits—an essential ingredient in traditional herbal medicine that’s been passed down for generations. Known scientifically as Terminalia bellirica, this large deciduous tree has deep cultural roots across Thailand and Southeast Asia and is increasingly attracting attention from modern research for a variety of potential health benefits. As contemporary science probes its secrets, Samo Pi Phek stands at the crossroads between millennia-old wisdom and cutting-edge pharmacology, offering a compelling story that bridges culture and clinical investigation.