References: Wikipedia, Herbpathy, MedThai, Pfaf.org, Wikimedia Commons
Botanical name: Barleria prionitis.
English name: Porcupine flower
Thai name: อังกาบหนู.
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The camphor tree produces a fragrant oil that smells similar to cinnamon. This essential oil is often added to perfumes and cosmetics.
Piper ribesioides Wall, commonly known as สะค้าน in Thai Piper ribesioides Wall. References: Piper ribesioides Wall. Botanical name: Piper ribesioides Wall. English name: Thai name: สะค้าน Family: Genus: Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Taste: Characteristic: Origin: Range: Habitats: Elevations: Care:
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…
Litsea petiolata Hook. f., commonly known as Thammang or แมงดา in Thai Litsea petiolata Hook. f. References: Litsea petiolata Hook.f. Botanical name: Litsea petiolata Hook.f. English name: Thammang Thai name: แมงดา Family: Genus: Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Taste: Characteristic: Origin: Range: Habitats: Elevations: Care:
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…
Gymnanthemum extensum, commonly known as Bitterleaf tree or หนานเฉาเหว่ย in Thai Gymnanthemum extensum. References: Gymnanthemum extensum. Botanical name: Gymnanthemum extensum. English name: Bitterleaf tree Thai name: หนานเฉาเหว่ย Family: Genus: Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Taste: Characteristic: Origin: Range: Habitats: Elevations: Care:
