Sakae Na
| Sakae Na | |
|---|---|
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| Molecule | C20H20O8 |
| Compound | Combretol |
| Era | Ancient |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Archetype | Milady |
| Ancestor | Thai |
| Swag Score | 5 |
| Date Added | 2025-01-12 |
[view source]Effects & Properties
Effects: Mild to moderate stimulation, increased alertness, focus, and sociability, often compared to a caffeine-like “rush”.
Natural Occurrence: Native to Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand), the tree grows in wet, open areas like riverbanks. Traditionally, Sakae Na leaves are chewed fresh or dried, brewed as tea, or smoked for energy and pain relief, particularly in Thailand and Myanmar where it serves as a kratom substitute due to the kratom ban. Appearance: The tree grows up to 10 meters tall, has elliptic or obovate green leaves, yellowish-white flowers, and brownish-red four-angled seeds. Dried leaves are greenish-brown to brown and often ground into brown powder.
[view source]History
Sakae Na (Combretum quadrangulare) has been used in traditional medicine throughout Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, for centuries as a treatment for fever, intestinal parasites, and general fatigue. It gained particular significance in Thailand after kratom was banned in 1943, as local communities turned to Sakae Na leaves as a legal substitute for their mildly stimulant and pain-relieving effects. The plant remains relatively obscure outside Southeast Asia but has attracted growing international interest from the late 2010s onward among kratom users seeking legal alternatives.
[view source]Connections
Archetype: Milady
Ancestor: Thai