Makwaen is a spice that is popular with people in the northern region of Thailand. The name may differ depending on the region, for example, in the North it is called Makwaen, in the Central Region it is called Luk Ramat.
It has the following medicinal properties:
Helps expel gas in the intestines.
Helps stimulate appetite.
Helps lower blood pressure.
Relieves dizziness and vertigo.
Used as a medicine to induce menstruation in women. (Do not use on pregnant women)
Treats pyloric plexus
Helps nourish the blood
Helps nourish the heart
Helps nourish the body
Treats gonorrhea
Treats stomachache and flatulence BloatingRelieve vomitingRelieve diarrheaTreat asthmaTreat bronchitisTreat heart diseaseRelieve inflammationTreat choleraTreat toothachePrevent heart diseasePrevent cancerPrevent diabetesRelieve swelling and relieve fatigue
Because of the spicy taste of the makhwaen, it also has many medicinal properties. With local wisdom, the spicy makhwaen is mixed with chili paste, a popular food in the northern region, to increase the spiciness, delicious taste, aroma of makhwaen, and many medicinal properties.