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…

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: 

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…

Artemisia annua, commonly known as Sweet wormwood or โกฐจุฬาลัมพา in Thai Artemisia annua. References: Artemisia annua. Botanical name: Artemisia annua English name: Sweet wormwood Thai name: โกฐจุฬาลัมพา Family:  Genus:  Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Taste:  Characteristic:  Origin: Range:  Habitats:  Elevations:  Care: 

Piper retrofractum Vahl, commonly known as Long pepper or ดีปลี in Thai Piper retrofractum Vahl. References: Piper retrofractum Vahl. Botanical name: Piper retrofractum Vahl. English name: Long pepper Thai name: ดีปลี Family:  Genus:  Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Taste:  Characteristic:  Origin: Range:  Habitats:  Elevations:  Care: