Cissus quadrangularis – Veldt grape
Cissus quadrangularis, Veldt grape Cissus quadrangularis. References: Cissus quadrangularis. Botanical name: Cissus quadrangularis. English name: Veld Grape Thai name: Family: Genus: Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Stalk Taste: Sweet, Bitter Characteristic: A Origin: Range: Asia – Central to Southern India Habitats: Elevations: Care:
Saccharum officinarum – Sugar Cane
Fill in some soil until the depth of the hole is about 10 cm. References: Saccharum officinarum. Botanical name: Saccharum officinarum. English name: Sugar Cane Thai name: Oi Family: Genus: Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Stalk Taste: Sweet, Bitter Characteristic: A Origin: Range: Asia – Central to Southern India Habitats: Elevations: Care:
Zingiber cassumunar – Cassumunar ginger
Zingiber cassumunar, commonly known as Cassumunar ginger or Zingiber montanum Zingiber cassumunar. References: Wikipedia, Herbpathy, MedThai, Pfaf.org, Wikimedia Commons Zingiber cassumunar. Botanical name: Zingiber cassumunar. English name: Thai name: Phlai Family: Genus: Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Rhizome Taste: Heating, Astringent, Toxis Characteristic: A Origin: Range: Asia – Central to Southern India Habitats: Elevations: Care:
Barleria Lupulina – Hop-headed Barleria
Barleria lupulina Lindl., known in Thai as “Salet phang phon” and Hop-headed Barleria in English. Barleria lupulina has many healing properties that have aroused the interest of modern medicine. Barleria lupulina has many medical properties, below I have listed a few of the healing properties that Barleria lupulina is believed to have according to Thai […]
Stevia rebaudiana – Sugar leaf.
Stevia rebaudiana is also known as candy leaf or sugar leaf. Stevia rebaudiana is one of the sweetest plants known to man, it is 200-300 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia has a been used for more than 1500 years by the native Indians of Paraguay and Brazil, they called it for “sweet herb” and used […]
Phyllanthus pulcher
The full botanical name is Phyllanthus pulcher Wall. ex Müll. Arg In Thai traditional medicine Phyllanthus pulcher is used for toothpaste as it is believed to cure toothache and various gum diseases. Phyllanthus pulcher is also believed to be good for stomach problems and can help treat ulcers. The leaves are also used as a pain reliever […]
Clitoria ternatea – Butterfly pea
Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as Butterfly pea Clitoria ternatea has been and is still used widely around the world in traditional medicine and for making Butterfly pea tea.. The genus Clitoria´s name reflects the flower’s resemblance to the female genitalia. Botanists have discussed changing the name because some find it inappropriate, there have been many suggestions for other […]
Acacia Concinna – Soap-Pod
Acacia Concinna, commonly known as Shikakai or Soap-Pod Acacia Concinna has since ancient times been used in Ayurvedic medicine. Traditionally it has been used for making shampoo as it has a good cleansing effect, it is mild and has a naturally low pH so it does not remove the hairs natural oils. The bark also contains high […]
Punica Granatum – Pomegranate
Pomegranate is Thapthim in Thai and Punica Granatum in Latin The pomegranates are native to the region from Iran to northern India. It has been cultivated since ancient times, and it is mentioned in the bible as one of the 7 Species of special Fruit Israel was blessed with. In my studies into pomegranate, I […]