Wan Krabi Thong / Nang Wan Thong Ham Thap

Ritual purpose

Khongkraphan/invulnerability, metta-mahaniyom, and battle/victory use — weapons soaked with the herb before battle for victory, per TrueID (though that source line may contain an internal herb-name copy error, so treat with lower confidence).

Botanical

Curcuma sp. (Zingiberaceae). Resembles ว่านม้าเหลือง; distinguished by larger/longer branches, closer nodes, glossier skin, more orange flesh, and flowers near the ground.

Origin / legend

No developed legend. The rhizome branch curving like a knife/sword explains "กระบี่ทอง"; the alternate name "นางวันทองห้ามทัพ" evokes the Khun Chang Khun Phaen cultural field but no specific Wanthong story is given.

Consecration method (ปลุกเสก)

No full consecration rite found; only the terse weapon-soaking note above. Cultivation: loose sandy loam, cover the rhizome but leave part exposed, water lightly until sprouting.

Application

War/ritual: soak or treat weapons before battle. General: keep as khongkraphan/metta-mahaniyom waan. Medical: chew fresh rhizome dipped in white liquor for throat/cough inflammation.

Taboos / restrictions (ข้อห้าม)

• Stop/reduce watering in winter to prevent rhizome rot.

Sources

• Baanlaesuan, "ว่านกระบี่ทอง"
• BanVanThai, "ว่าน กระบี่ทอง"
• TrueID Horoscope