007 Murraya paniculata – Orange Jasmine
แก้ว (Kaew) Family: Rutaceae Murraya paniculata is an evergreen shrub or small tree widely admired for its glossy leaves and clusters of small, white, intensely fragrant flowers. Native to South and Southeast Asia, the species is commonly grown in temple gardens and traditional Thai homes as both a decorative and medicinal plant. Its aroma resembles […]
006 Tamarindus indica – Tamarind
มะขาม (Ma Kham) Family: Fabaceae Tamarindus indica, known as Tamarind, is a long-lived tropical tree native to Africa but deeply integrated into Thai culture and medicine for centuries. It is easily recognized by its fine compound leaves and brown, pod-like fruits containing tangy pulp. In Thai traditional medicine, nearly every part of the tamarind tree […]
005 Garcinia mangostana – Mangosteen
มังคุด (Mangkhut) Family: Clusiaceae (Guttiferae) Garcinia mangostana, known worldwide as the Mangosteen, is an evergreen tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is famous both as a delicious fruit and as a traditional medicinal plant. The tree bears thick, leathery leaves and produces round, purple fruits containing juicy white segments. In Thai herbal tradition, the […]
004 Cinnamomum verum – True Cinnamon
อบเชย (Ob Choey) Family: Lauraceae Cinnamomum verum, commonly known as True Cinnamon or Ceylon Cinnamon, is a small evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and southern India but long cultivated in Thailand for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The species is prized for its thin, fragrant bark, which is harvested and dried to produce the […]
003 Murraya paniculata – Orange Jasmine
แก้ว (Kaew) Family: Rutaceae Murraya paniculata is an evergreen shrub or small tree widely admired for its glossy leaves and clusters of small, white, intensely fragrant flowers. Native to South and Southeast Asia, the species is commonly grown in temple gardens and traditional Thai homes as both a decorative and medicinal plant. Its aroma resembles […]
002 Gardenia jasminoides – Cape Jasmine
พุด (Phut) Family: Rubiaceae Gardenia jasminoides is an evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green leaves and large, white, highly fragrant flowers. Native to southern China and now widespread across tropical Asia, this plant thrives in warm, humid climates and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. The lustrous foliage and intoxicating scent have made it both […]
001 Andrographis paniculata – Green Chiretta
ฟ้าทะลายโจร (Fah Talai Jone) Family: Acanthaceae Andrographis paniculata is a small annual herb recognized for its slender stems and sharply pointed, bright green leaves. The plant grows between 30 and 90 centimeters tall and prefers full sunlight with moist, well-drained soil. Its small white flowers, marked with delicate purple streaks, form in terminal panicles and […]
Cinnamomum porrectum | การบูรป่า
Wild Camphor Tree, 004 Cinnamomum porrectum, commonly known as the Wild Camphor Tree, The Wild Camphor Tree, is part of Thailand’s long-standing medicinal plant tradition. Locally called การบูรป่า, this plant is prized for its aromatic leaves and bark, used to ease muscle pain, reduce inflammation, and promote respiratory health. While less famous than commercial camphor, […]
Glycosmis pentaphylla | หมากกร่าง
Orangeberry Glycosmis pentaphylla, known in English as Orangeberry and in Thai as หมากกร่าง Orangeberry is a lesser-known but culturally important plant in Thai Traditional Medicine. This hardy shrub grows easily in tropical gardens and has been valued for its gentle digestive and fever-reducing properties. It’s one of those quiet village plants—often overlooked by outsiders but […]
Andrographis paniculata | ฟ้าทะลายโจร
Green Chiretta Andrographis paniculata, also called Green Chiretta. It is one of the most bitter and respected herbs in Thai Traditional Medicine. Known as ฟ้าทะลายโจร in Thai, it is valued as a cooling herb used to manage fevers, detoxify the body, and strengthen immunity. Thai villagers often describe it as “nature’s aspirin,” used when symptoms […]