058 Citrus hystrix – Kaffir Lime (มะกรูด)
มะกรูด (Makrut) / Kaffir Lime Family: Rutaceae Citrus hystrix, commonly known as Kaffir Lime or มะกรูด (Makrut), is one of Thailand’s most distinctive and beloved aromatic trees. Both its fruit and leaves are essential in Thai cuisine and traditional healing practices, prized for their cleansing and purifying properties. Botanical Characteristics The tree grows up to […]
057 Andrographis paniculata – Green Chiretta (ฟ้าทะลายโจร)
ฟ้าทะลายโจร (Fah Talai Jone) / Green Chiretta Family: Acanthaceae Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as Green Chiretta or ฟ้าทะลายโจร (Fah Talai Jone), is one of the most important herbs in Thai traditional medicine. Revered for its strong bitter taste, it is widely used as a natural antibiotic, antiviral, and immune booster. Botanical Characteristics This annual herb […]
056 Alpinia galanga – Galangal (ข่า)
ข่า (Kha) / Galangal Family: Zingiberaceae Alpinia galanga, known as Galangal or ข่า (Kha), is a perennial rhizome plant closely related to ginger. It is an essential ingredient in Thai cuisine and a cornerstone of traditional herbal medicine across Southeast Asia. Both its roots and leaves are valued for their aromatic and medicinal properties. Botanical […]
055 Artocarpus heterophyllus – Jackfruit (ขนุน)
ขนุน (Khanun) / Jackfruit Family: Moraceae Artocarpus heterophyllus, commonly known as Jackfruit or ขนุน (Khanun), is a large tropical fruit tree native to South and Southeast Asia. In Thailand, it is a culturally significant plant symbolizing good luck and prosperity. The fruit, seeds, and even leaves have been used for food and traditional remedies for […]
054 Piper nigrum – Black Pepper (พริกไทย)
พริกไทย (Prik Thai) / Black Pepper Family: Piperaceae Piper nigrum, known as Black Pepper or พริกไทย (Prik Thai), is a perennial climbing vine native to South India and widely cultivated throughout tropical Asia, including Thailand. It is one of the oldest and most valuable spices in the world, prized for both flavor and healing properties. […]
053 Garcinia mangostana – Mangosteen (มังคุด)
มังคุด (Mangkhut) / Mangosteen Family: Clusiaceae Garcinia mangostana, known as มังคุด (Mangkhut) or Mangosteen, is one of Thailand’s most beloved fruit trees. It is often called the “Queen of Fruits” for its exquisite flavor and medicinal value. Beyond its sweet, white pulp, the thick purple rind has long been used in traditional Thai medicine for […]
052 Sandoricum koetjape – Santol (กระท้อน)
กระท้อน (Krathon) / Santol Family: Meliaceae Sandoricum koetjape, commonly known as Santol or กระท้อน (Krathon), is a tropical fruit tree native to Indochina and the Philippines and widely grown throughout Thailand. The tree produces round, velvety fruits with thick rinds and juicy, sweet-sour pulp surrounding large seeds. Both the fruit and bark are valued in […]
051 Gymnema inodorum – Bitter Leaf (ผักเชียงดา)
ผักเชียงดา (Phak Chiang Da) / Bitter Leaf Family: Apocynaceae Gymnema inodorum, known in Thailand as ผักเชียงดา (Phak Chiang Da), is a perennial climbing herb native to Northern Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. It is famous for its ability to reduce the perception of sweetness and regulate blood sugar levels, earning it the nickname […]
050 Cinnamomum verum – True Cinnamon (อบเชย)
อบเชย (Ob Chey) / True Cinnamon Family: Lauraceae Cinnamomum verum, known as True Cinnamon or อบเชย (Ob Chey) in Thai, is a small evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and South India, now cultivated in Thailand for its fragrant bark and medicinal properties. The bark and leaves contain essential oils with antibacterial, warming, and digestive […]
049 Senna siamea – Siamese Cassia (ขี้เหล็ก)
ขี้เหล็ก (Khilek) / Siamese Cassia Family: Fabaceae Senna siamea, also known as Siamese Cassia or ขี้เหล็ก (Khilek), is a medium-sized tropical tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a well-known component of Thai herbal medicine and cuisine, prized for its detoxifying and mildly sedative properties. The young leaves and flower buds are commonly […]