An Analysis of Local Knowledge of Phit-Samdaeng in Yang Sisurat District, Maha Sarakham Province and The Medicinal Plants Used to Relieve Its Symptoms

Introduction: “Phit-Samdaeng” is a Thai term often used to refer an illness of eating unsuitable foods. However, its use in diagnosis limited due the unclear definition and description. This study aimed compare knowledge Phit-Samdaeng symptoms treatments Northeastern folk medicine, Traditional Medicine, medicinal plants Yang Sisurat District Thailand. Methods: Semistructured interviews participatory observations were collect data from 12 healers. Questions designed obtain local plants. The was analyzed using descriptive statistics, comparison interpretation. Results: Some nine scriptures Tumraya Silajaruek Watprachethupon, Kin-Phit Phit-Kaboon, Tamraya Boran Isan, similar Sisurat. names different. There also differences species recipes herbal remedies among healers textbooks. most treat by Clerodendrum paniculatum L. Clausena wallichii Oliv. var. guillauminii (Tanaka) Molino. Only had pharmacological effects relating treatment. Conclusions: consistent with Northeast medicine Medicine. commonly native information on taste property evidence lacking. Therefore, activity toxicity should be further investigated for efficacy safety.