Common medicinal plants from Thailand used in traditional and herbal medicine. Lists some of the medicinal properties and chemical constituents of the plants, as well as how the plants are used in other cultures.
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Thai Herbs & Herbal Healing
Edible and Medicinal Plants of Southern Thailand
Wild edible plants encountered in the tropical forests of Khao Sok National Park.
Cytotoxic Activity of Thai Medicinal Plants for Cancer Treatment
Medicinal plants contained in a traditional formula from Southern Thailand were tested for cytotoxicity against human cancer lines.
The Flavor and Wonder of the Kieffer (Kaffir) Lime
An excerpt from the book "It Rains Fishes: Legends, Traditions and the Joys of Thai Cooking." Describes how kieffer lime leaves are used in Thai cooking, as well as other uses.
Thai herbal medicine: Natural mosquito repellent
A description of a home-made mosquito repellent using medicinal plants.
Thai Herbs
Thai Herbal Compresses: Healing from Thailand
An article of general interest about luk pra kob, or Thai herbal compresses, and their use in the west in spas and treatment centers.
Thai Medicinal Plants for Cancer Treatment
Research findings of the cytotoxic activity of twelve Thai medicinal plants.
Thai Compresses for Bronchitis & Blocked Bile Duct
Two short articles on using Thai herbal compresses to treat bronchitis and blocked bile duct.
Kratom: Powerful Indigenous Plant of Thailand
General description of the narcotic-like plant called kratom, also known as itham, kakuam and thom (Mitragyna speciosa).