Phet Sangkhat

Common Name: ‘Phet Sangkhat’
Scientific Name: Cissus quadrangularis L.
Family: Vitaceae
Description: A vine with quadrangular stem, light green, distinct internode
somewhat succulent, constricted at the node; possesses tendril borne at the
node opposed the leaves. Leaves simple, alternate, deltoid with round apex, 3-
10 cm long, 3-8 cm wide; rather succulent, smooth surface. Flowers small,
greenish red, borne in small cluster opposed the leaves. Fruits globoseberry,
reddish purple of black when ripe.
Habitat: Prefers loamy soil and partial shade. Grows best in moist areas but not
too wet.
Cultivation: Propagated by cutting. In propagation, using the stem 2-3 nodes
from the tip. Stick the piece of stem to a dept of one node in a mixture of sand
and burn rice husks and water.
Commercial cultivation is taking place in the provinces of Ayutthaya, Buri Ram,
Lampang, Loei, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan,
Ratchaburi, Surin, and Yasothon.
Part Used: Stem
Harvesting: Harvesting can be done at the age of 2 years. Cut the whole plant,
leaving a remaining portion of about 2-4 m.
Post-harvest Handling: Cut the harvested stem into sections and dry. A yield of
2-3 tons/Rai can be obtained, equivalent to 0.3-0.5 tons upon drying.
Characteristic of Raw Material: Occurs as pieces of dried stem.
Utilization: Used as normalizes menstruation, tonic and hemorrhoids.
Caution swallow without chewing to prevent irritation in the mouth.