References: Wikipedia, Herbpathy, MedThai, Pfaf.org, Wikimedia Commons
Botanical name: Zingiber cassumunar.
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Thai name: Phlai
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Taste: Heating, Astringent, Toxis
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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…
Polyscias fruticosa, commonly known as Ming Aralia or เล็บครุฑ in Thai Polyscias fruticosa. References: Polyscias fruticosa. Botanical name: Polyscias fruticosa. English name: Ming Aralia Thai name: เล็บครุฑ Family: Genus: Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Taste: Characteristic: Origin: Range: Habitats: Elevations: Care:
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:
Phlogacanthus pulcherrimus, commonly known as ดีปลากั้ง in Thai Phlogacanthus pulcherrimus. References: Phlogacanthus pulcherrimus. Botanical name: Phlogacanthus pulcherrimus. English name: Phlogacanthus pulcherrimus Thai name: ดีปลากั้ง Family: Genus: Species: Parts used in traditional medicine: Taste: Characteristic: Origin: Range: Habitats: Elevations: Care:
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…
