Phaya Yaw / Clinacanthus Nutans / Sabah Snake Grass

[georgey]

The names above are the (attempted transliteration of) Thai, Latin & English names, respectively, of a medicinal herb of which I'd like to find a reliable supply in Thailand (preferably BKK). It is considered by some to be effective in treating everything from insect bites to cancer.

I know I can get it shipped from Malaysia, but from what I've read, it is also grown extensively in this country, & if I can get it here, I assume it may be cheaper, fresher & certainly more convenient.

Has anyone any idea where I can buy it please?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

[Sheryl]

I don't know where to get this but one of the forum sponsors specializes in Thai herbal medicines so I suggest you contact him

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/user/173544-thaiherbs/ click on "send a message"

[georgey]

tks vm

I did send a message but no reply so far.....

tks anyway

[georgey]

tks vm

I did send a message but no reply so far.....

tks anyway

he did reply, but unfortunately couldn't help

tks

[Sheryl]

You might try the herbal pharmacies found in most government hospitals, these sell thai herbal remedies that are FDA approved.

BTW it is not "effective for everything from insect bites to cancer". In particular there is absolutely no evidence it is effective in treating any type of cancer. But it does appear to have some efficacy in treatment of herpes and also in relieving the pain/itching if insect bites. Seems to have both anti-inflammatory and possibly antiviral properties.

There has been a fair amount of research in it in Thailand so clearly the herb is available here. See if your nearest district hospital has a shop selling Thai traditional medicines, many do .

http://www.ncbi.nlm..../pubmed/8576675

http://thaiherbinfo.com/en/herbal_detail.php?id_herb=59

[Sheryl]

P.S.

This company may have it http://thaiherbinfo.com/en/products.php

[georgey]

tks vm for your suggestions, Sheryl

that co. appears only to offer it in cream form, but I'll contact them to see if I can get the leaf from them.....

[Teddybearbkk]

That's where i order mine in Cambodia

http://clinacanthus-plantation-cambodia.com/

[Teddybearbkk]

One more thing the Thai name for it is lin ngu hao or ลิ้นงูเห่า i will try in China town today and keep you posted...