Raphistemma hooperianum Decne.(Khaao Saan Dok Lek)

Medicinal Plants in Thailand.

Raphistemma hooperianum Decne.

ASCLEPIADACEAE

Thai name : Khaao Saan Dok Lek

Lacticiferous, twining glabrous shrub. Leaves simple, opposite, cordate, 7-10 cm wide, 8-12 cm long. Inflorescence in axillary umbelliform cyme; flowers whitish, campanulate. Fruit follicle, fusiform, green; seeds brownish with whitish comas.

Roof: emetic; detoxifying agent for food poisioning.

By: Medicinal Plants in Thailand
Volume 2