046 Cinnamomum verum – True Cinnamon (อบเชย)
อบเชย (Ob Choey) / Cinnamomum verum – True Cinnamon Family: Lauraceae Cinnamomum verum, commonly known as True Cinnamon or Ceylon Cinnamon, is an evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and southern India but cultivated widely in Thailand. Its aromatic bark and leaves are used in traditional Thai medicine to stimulate digestion, improve blood flow, and […]
045 Citrus hystrix – Kaffir Lime (มะกรูด)
มะกรูด (Makrut) / Citrus hystrix – Kaffir Lime Family: Rutaceae Citrus hystrix, known in Thai as มะกรูด (Makrut), is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is prized for its aromatic leaves and rough-skinned green fruits. The leaves and rind are essential ingredients in Thai cuisine and widely used in herbal medicine for […]
044 Justicia gendarussa – Willow-leaved Justicia
เสลดพังพอนตัวผู้ (Salet Pang Pon Tua Phu) / Justicia gendarussa Family: Acanthaceae Justicia gendarussa, known in Thai as เสลดพังพอนตัวผู้, is a medicinal shrub widely cultivated across Thailand and Southeast Asia. It is recognized for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, commonly used in Thai traditional medicine to treat joint pain, swelling, and snake or insect bites. Botanical […]
043 Mitragyna speciosa – Kratom
กระท่อม (Kratom) / Mitragyna speciosa Family: Rubiaceae Mitragyna speciosa, known in Thailand as กระท่อม (Kratom), is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Traditionally used in Thai and Malaysian herbal medicine, it has stimulant effects in small doses and sedative properties in higher quantities. Its leaves are known to enhance energy, relieve pain, and […]
042 Cnidoscolus aconitifolius – Chaya (Tree Spinach)
ผักหมูฮ้อง (Pak Moo Hong) / Chaya – Tree Spinach Family: Euphorbiaceae Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, known as Chaya or Tree Spinach, is a perennial leafy shrub native to Central America and now widely cultivated in Thailand. It is famous for its nutritional value, being rich in protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C. The leaves are […]
041 Zanthoxylum rhetsa – Indian Prickly Ash
มะแข่น (Ma Khaen) Family: Rutaceae Zanthoxylum rhetsa, known in Thai as มะแข่น (Ma Khaen) and in English as Indian Prickly Ash, is a small aromatic tree native to tropical Asia. It is recognized by its sharp spines, reddish stems, and compound leaves with a distinct citrus-like aroma. The dried fruits are used both as a […]
040 Clerodendrum philippinum – Hill Glory Bower
พุดตาน (Phut Tan) Family: Lamiaceae Clerodendrum philippinum, known in Thai as พุดตาน (Phut Tan) and commonly as Hill Glory Bower or Honolulu Rose, is a perennial shrub celebrated for its lush foliage and clusters of double white to pale pink flowers. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it has a long history in Thai traditional medicine as […]
039 Justicia gendarussa – Willow-Leaved Justicia
เสลดพังพอนตัวผู้ (Saled Phang Phon Tua Phu) Family: Acanthaceae Justicia gendarussa, known in Thai as เสลดพังพอนตัวผู้ and in English as Willow-leaved Justicia or Gendarussa, is a perennial medicinal shrub found throughout tropical Asia. It has slender, upright stems and elongated, smooth leaves. The plant is widely used in Thai, Ayurvedic, and Indonesian traditional medicine for its […]
038 Mitragyna speciosa – Kratom
กระท่อม (Kratom) Family: Rubiaceae Mitragyna speciosa, known in Thai as กระท่อม (Kratom), is a tropical evergreen tree native to southern Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its stimulating and pain-relieving properties. In rural communities, Kratom leaves were traditionally chewed by farmers and laborers to […]
037 Gardenia jasminoides – Cape Jasmine
พุดซ้อน (Phut Son) Family: Rubiaceae Gardenia jasminoides, known in Thai as พุดซ้อน (Phut Son) and commonly called Cape Jasmine, is a small evergreen shrub native to East Asia and naturalized throughout Thailand. It is treasured for its fragrant white flowers and glossy leaves. In Thai traditional medicine, both the flowers and fruit are used for […]