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: 

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…

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…

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…

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: 

Barleria prionitis, commonly known as Porcupine flower or อังกาบหนู in Thai Barleria prionitis. References: Wikipedia, Herbpathy, MedThai, Pfaf.org, Wikimedia Commons Barleria prionitis. Botanical name: Barleria prionitis. English name: Porcupine flower Thai name: อังกาบหนู. Family:  Genus:  Species: Parts used in traditional medicine:   Taste:  Characteristic: Origin: Range:  Habitats:  Elevations:  Care: