Sakea Naa

Combretum Quadrangulare

Combretum Quadrangulare, known locally as Sakae Naa, is a well-kept herbal secret that we
are proud to be able to share with you. Combretum grows wild in areas including Vietnam,
Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, and it has stayed largely within those borders even in63
this inter-connected modern world. It would seem that we would already know about all the
interesting plants by now. But even where it grows, it is usually not sold at market. Its use
seems to be relegated to the select few who collect or grow it. As it has extended beyond those
initial boundaries, combretum has been marketed as a mood enhancer and pain herb.
Combretum appears to have anti-microbial properties and has been traditionally used against
venereal disease. Sakea Naa contains combretol and gallic acid.