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 […]
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 […]
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 […]