The beginning came from the idea of Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University. “Social enterprise Suan Ban Kaew (social enterprise)” that aims to promote Local plants for sustainability, such as “Kaen Fang” from the community enterprise, Save the Forest, Save the Elephant
A group of villagers who give importance to creating “Natural balance”, the sustainable co-existence of people, elephants and the environment in the area
With the wisdom of the villagers, they use the “Fang tree”, a local plant that has many uses. But it is a plant that elephants do not choose to eat. Because both the thorny stem and the leaves have an astringent taste. Planted as a natural barrier. Around the planting area Fang is therefore both an economic plant and increases income for the villagers. It also increases the biodiversity of the ecosystem. A natural balance When it’s time to cut down the fang trees and use them. which uses only a little The Fang tree will also sprout new branches from the original tree.
With our determination to promote the cultivation of Kaen Fang, an economic crop of the villagers. Therefore, the university has researched the medicinal properties of Kaen Fang in detail. Until there was research that confirmed Fang’s qualifications as follows:
- Has high antioxidant activity
- Inhibit the enzyme enfaglusidase related to diabetes.
- Inhibit the herpes virus.
and so on
Therefore, Fang essence has been brought to create added value through production processes with modern innovations. Until it became a Herbal Shot beverage product with the following benefits to consumers and communities:
- To pass on the outstanding properties of Kaen Fang to consumers. Through drinks that are delicious, refreshing, and easy to consume.
- To increase income for the community By purchasing kernels from community enterprises.
- Promote the provincial economy with the creative economy concept
- There is a circular design process by using The End of Use from the production process, that is, “Fang kernel residue” to become biochar (biochar), helping to improve soil quality, reducing waste (zero waste) as well as increasing the natural balance.
