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•How should Luke Plak Mae be taken?

Luke Plak Mae is a herbal remedy intended to help restore balance within the body; therefore, the appropriate dosage may vary from person to person. Proper use requires each individual to determine the amount best suited to their own condition.

The recommended intake ranges from ½ to 2 tablets per dose. The appropriate dosage is identified as the amount that enables the user to sleep soundly through the night. It is advised to begin with ½ tablet. If no noticeable effect is observed on the first night, the dosage may be increased by ½ tablet each subsequent night, up to a maximum of 2 tablets per dose.

After continuous use for one month, the medicine should be discontinued, as the body may have reached a balanced state. Further use is not necessary unless symptoms recur.

The tablets should be chewed and swallowed, followed by a small amount of water to allow the medicine to dissolve and take effect more quickly. Afterward, brush the teeth and proceed directly to sleep.

• Can men take Luke Plak Mae?

Luke Plak Mae may be taken by both men and women.

• Why is Luke Plak Mae recommended for individuals aged 50 and above?

As Luke Plak Mae is a rejuvenating remedy with warming properties, individuals under the age of 50 may experience heat-related symptoms or other imbalances if the medicine is excessively warming for their constitution. Therefore, its use is generally recommended for older adults, whose bodies tend to become cooler with age.

• Who is not suitable for Luke Plak Mae?

Luke Plak Mae is not recommended for individuals under the age of 50, nor for those with high blood pressure, as it is a warming herbal remedy.

• Does Luke Plak Mae increase appetite or cause weight gain?

Luke Plak Mae does not stimulate appetite or cause weight gain. In some individuals, it may help improve metabolism and support better bowel function.

• What is soft-shell bael fruit or Matoom Nim?

Soft-shell bael fruit is a perennial tree and a distinct variety of bael fruit, different from the common bael. It is called Matoom Nim (“soft-shell bael fruit”) because its fruit has a thin rind that becomes soft when ripe and can be gently pressed. In contrast, the common bael has a thick, extremely hard rind that remains firm even when fully ripe.

Soft-shell bael fruit is considered a rare medicinal ingredient. It is valued for its ability to relieve intestinal gas, stimulate appetite, and promote restful sleep. Owing to its warming properties, it is particularly suitable as a component in rejuvenating remedies (ya ayuwatthana), which are traditionally intended for older adults.

One notable rejuvenating formula that includes Soft-shell bael fruit is Luke Plak Mae.

Source: Compendium of Thai Medicinal Properties (Volume III): On botanical substances, mineral materials, and various animal-derived ingredients, published by the Association of the Traditional Medicine School, Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho).

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Soft-shell bael fruit or Matoom Nim

• What is "Nam Thai Banana"?

Nam Thai Banana or Kluai Nam Thai is an indigenous banana variety well known within the field of traditional Thai medicine. Today, it has become increasingly rare, with its name remaining primarily in the place name Kluai Nam Thai Intersection, which is said to have once been an area where this banana variety was abundant in the past. In contrast, most people today are more familiar with Kluai Nam Wa, which was originally known as Kluai Nam La Wa.

Kluai Nam Thai has a naturally sweet flavor and a thick peel, with fruit size falling between that of Kluai Nam Wa and Kluai Hak Muk. In addition to its use as food, it is also regarded as a medicinal ingredient with numerous therapeutic properties. This is documented in Compendium of Thai Medicinal Properties (Volume I), published by the Association of the Traditional Medicine School, Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho), which states:

“To prepare a longevity-enhancing remedy:

Take ripe Kluai Nam Thai bananas equal in number to the age of the intended recipient and arrange them in a jar or bottle. Pour wild forest honey (from honeycomb or giant honey bees) over the bananas until fully submerged. Seal the jar or bottle tightly to prevent air from entering. Place it before the principal Buddha image in the ordination hall from the beginning of the Buddhist Lent until the end of the Lent period. Thereafter, consume one banana per day until finished. The body will become strong, and longevity will be remarkably enhanced.”

In addition to its use as a medicinal ingredient, traditional Thai physicians in ancient times also employed Kluai Nam Thai in various professional rites and ceremonial practices, such as offerings to sacred beings, Kwan Khao rituals, and Wai Khru (teacher-honoring ceremonies). It is therefore also regarded as a ceremonial banana.

Nam Thai Banana or Kluai Nam Thai

• Why is black pepper used in the formulation of Luke Plak Mae?

According to the traditional Luke Plak Mae formula, black pepper is specified for use. Black pepper refers to peppercorns with their outer skin intact. It is valued for its warming properties and its ability to support healthy blood circulation.

Source: Compendium of Thai Medicinal Properties (Volume III): On botanical substances, mineral materials, and various animal-derived ingredients, published by the Association of the Traditional Medicine School, Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho).

• What are the properties of honey?

Helps support healthy digestive function, promotes a sense of comfort and well-being, enhances strength and vitality, relieves hiccups, and addresses conditions arising from bodily imbalance. It is also regarded as a rejuvenating remedy (ya ayuwatthana).

Note: Luke Plak Mae remedies prepared by different practitioners may vary in ingredients, formulation, methods of administration, and therapeutic properties. The information presented here refers specifically to Mowaan’s formulation, which is prepared in accordance with the traditional recipe recorded in the royal writings of Somdet Phra Maha Samanachao Krom Phraya Pavares Variyalongkorn.