021 Cissus quadrangularis – Veldt Grape

Cissus quadrangularis – Veldt Grape (เพชรสังฆาต), Thai medicinal vine with square green stems and lobed leaves.

เพชรสังฆาต (Phet Sangkat) – Veldt Grape Family: Vitaceae Cissus quadrangularis, known in Thai as เพชรสังฆาต (Phet Sangkat), is a perennial climbing vine recognized for its distinctive four-angled stems. It is one of the most respected herbs in traditional Thai medicine for supporting bone healing and joint strength, often called the “herbal cast.” Botanical Characteristics The […]

003 Murraya paniculata – Orange Jasmine

Murraya paniculata – Orange Jasmine (แก้ว), Thai medicinal shrub with glossy leaves and small white fragrant flowers.

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 […]

Cinnamomum porrectum | การบูรป่า

Cinnamomum porrectum leaf close-up – Thai medicinal plant documentation

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, […]

Andrographis paniculata | ฟ้าทะลายโจร

Andrographis paniculata leaf close-up – Thai medicinal plant documentation

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 […]

Bauhinia sirindhorniae ก้ามปูหลวงสิรินธร

Bauhinia sirindhorniae ก้ามปูหลวงสิรินธร

Bauhinia sirindhorniae, also known as “Sam Sip Song Kram” in Thai, is a rare and beautiful flowering tree endemic to Thailand. Named in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, this plant holds both botanical and cultural significance. It is admired for its stunning orchid-like flowers and is increasingly studied for its potential […]