036 Alstonia scholaris – Devil Tree
ตีนเป็ด (Teen Pet) Family: Apocynaceae Alstonia scholaris, known in Thai as ตีนเป็ด (Teen Pet) and commonly called the Devil Tree or Blackboard Tree, is a tall evergreen native to tropical Asia. It is a sacred and medicinal tree long used in Ayurvedic and Thai traditional medicine. Its bark is particularly valued for its role in […]
035 Ruellia tuberosa – Minnieroot
ต้อยติ่ง (Toi Ting) Family: Acanthaceae Ruellia tuberosa, known in Thai as ต้อยติ่ง (Toi Ting) and commonly called Minnieroot or Cracker Plant, is a hardy perennial herb native to tropical America and naturalized across Thailand. It is easily recognized by its violet-blue funnel-shaped flowers and is both ornamental and medicinal. In Thai traditional medicine, it is […]
034 Murraya paniculata – Orange Jasmine
หญ้าหนวดแมว (Ya Nuat Maew) Family: Rubiaceae Hedyotis corymbosa (syn. Oldenlandia corymbosa), known in Thai as หญ้าหนวดแมว (Ya Nuat Maew) and commonly called Diamond Flower, is a small annual herb used widely in Thai and Ayurvedic medicine. Despite its delicate appearance, it is highly valued as a detoxifying and cooling plant, often included in herbal teas […]
033 Hedyotis corymbosa – Diamond Flower
หญ้าหนวดแมว (Ya Nuat Maew) Family: Rubiaceae Hedyotis corymbosa (syn. Oldenlandia corymbosa), known in Thai as หญ้าหนวดแมว (Ya Nuat Maew) and commonly called Diamond Flower, is a small annual herb used widely in Thai and Ayurvedic medicine. Despite its delicate appearance, it is highly valued as a detoxifying and cooling plant, often included in herbal teas […]
032 Alstonia scholaris – Devil Tree
พญาสัตบรรณ (Phaya Sataban) Family: Apocynaceae Alstonia scholaris, known in Thai as พญาสัตบรรณ (Phaya Sataban) and commonly called the Devil Tree or Blackboard Tree, is a tall evergreen native to South and Southeast Asia. It is considered both sacred and medicinal in Thai culture. The tree’s bark and leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat […]
031 Kaempferia galanga – Aromatic Sand Ginger
เปราะหอม (Pro Hom) Family: Zingiberaceae Kaempferia galanga, known in Thai as เปราะหอม (Pro Hom) and commonly called Aromatic Sand Ginger, is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It is distinguished by its broad, lanceolate leaves and strong, pleasant fragrance released from its rhizomes. In Thai traditional medicine, it is classified as a warming herb […]
030 Annona squamosa – Sugar Apple
น้อยหน่า (Noi Na) Family: Annonaceae Annona squamosa, commonly called the Sugar Apple or Custard Apple, is a small tropical tree native to the Americas and widely cultivated across Thailand. Known locally as น้อยหน่า (Noi Na), it is valued both as a fruit crop and as a traditional medicinal plant. Its leaves, bark, and seeds are […]
029 Rauvolfia serpentina – Indian Snakeroot
ระว่านงู (Ra Wan Ngu) Family: Apocynaceae Rauvolfia serpentina, known in Thai as ระว่านงู (Ra Wan Ngu) and internationally as Indian Snakeroot or Serpentwood, is a small evergreen shrub native to South and Southeast Asia. It has been revered for centuries as a potent calming herb used to treat hypertension, anxiety, and insomnia. The plant’s roots […]
028 Clerodendrum inerme – Glory Bower
เถาวัลย์เปรียง (Thao Wan Priang) Family: Lamiaceae Clerodendrum inerme, commonly known as Glory Bower or Thao Wan Priang in Thai, is a woody shrub widely used in traditional Thai medicine for the treatment of muscle pain, joint stiffness, and inflammation. The plant’s roots and stems are typically boiled to prepare healing decoctions, making it a cornerstone […]
027 Garcinia mangostana – Mangosteen
มังคุด (Mangkhut) Family: Clusiaceae Garcinia mangostana, commonly known as Mangosteen, is an evergreen tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. In Thailand, มังคุด (Mangkhut) is highly valued not only for its delicious fruit but also for its extensive medicinal uses. The tree produces dark purple fruits with thick rinds and juicy, white flesh. In Thai traditional […]