Traditional medicinal use index

A

abscess
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Ottelia alismoides Hydrocharitaceae Mizu obako (Japanese) Santawa
Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Midnight horror (English); sorizayanoki (Japanese) Phe kaa
acid reflux
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Curcuma mangga Zingiberaceae Mango ginger (English) Khamin-khao
acne
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Thai melon (English); makuwa uri (Japanese) Tang-thai
Cucumis sativus Cucurbitaceae Cucumber (English); kyuri (Japanese) Tangkwaa
anaemia
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Coccinia grandis Cucurbitaceae Scarlet-fruited gourd, ivy gourd (English); yasai karasuuri (Japanese) Phak tamlueng, khae doh, phak khaep
Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Moringa, horseradish tree, drumstick tree (English); wasabinoki (Japanese) Ma-room
Sesbania javanica Fabaceae Sesbania (English) Sano kin dok, phak hong haeng, si pree laa, sano hin
anaesthetic
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Spilanthes paniculata Compositae Yari sennichimodoki (Japanese) Phak khraat
anorexia
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Vigna unguiculata Fabaceae Yard-long bean, string bean (English); sasage (Japanease) Thua rai, thua pee
anthelmintic
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Parkia speciosa Fabaceae Patai (English); nejire fusamame (Japanese) Sator
Cucurbita moschata Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin (English); kabocha (Japanese) Fak-thong
antiallergic
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
antiseptic
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Noni (English); yaeyama aoki (Japanese) Yor-baan
anxiety relief
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Artocarpus heterophyllus Moraceae Jackfruit (English); paramitsu (Japanese) Khanoon on
aphthous stomatitis
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Nymphaea lotus Nymphaeaceae Water lily (English); nettai suiren (Japanese) Bua kin saai
appetite
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Dioscorea bulbifera Dioscoreaceae Aerial yam, potato yam (English); niga kashyu (Japanese) Man mo
Ipomoea aquatica Convolvulaceae Water spinach (English); yosai, kushinsai (Japanese) Phakbung
Parkia speciosa Fabaceae Patai (English); nejire fusamame (Japanese) Sator
arthritis
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Cratoxylum formosum Guttiferae Tiew
Dioscorea esculenta Dioscoreaceae Lesser yam, Asiatic yam (English); togeimo, togedokoro (Japanese) Man musua, man chuak
asthma
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Lycopersicon esculentum Solanaceae Tomato (English) Makheua som, makheua thet
Momordica charantia Cucurbitaceae Wild bitter gourd (English); nigauri (Japanese) Mara ki nok
Oenanthe javanica Apiaceae Water dropwort, water celery (English); seri (Japanese) Phakchi lom
Solanum melongena Solanaceae Makeua yaw
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
Symplocos cochinchinensis Symplocaceae Aobanoki (Japanese) Meut miang
Ipomoea aquatica Convolvulaceae Water spinach (English); yosai, kushinsai (Japanese) Phakbung
astringent
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok

B

bleeding haemorrhoids
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Solanum stramoniifolium Solanaceae Ma-uk
blepharitis of eyes
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Leucaena leucocephala Fabaceae Ipil-ipil (English); ginnemu (Japanese) Kratin thai
bloating
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Ginger (English); shoga (Japanease) Khing, khing-daeng
blood aggregation
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Cissampelos pareira Menispermaceae Kreua-ma-noi
blood circulation
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Alpinia galanga Zingiberaceae Galanga (English); Nankyou (Japanese) Khaa, kha taa daeng
Ananas comosus Bromeliaceae Pineapple (English) ; Painappuru (Japanese) Sapparod
Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Neem tree (English); indosendan (Japanese) Sadao
Coccinia grandis Cucurbitaceae Scarlet-fruited gourd, ivy gourd (English); yasai karasuuri (Japanese) Phak tamlueng, khae doh, phak khaep
Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Moringa, horseradish tree, drumstick tree (English); wasabinoki (Japanese) Ma-room
Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Ginger (English); shoga (Japanease) Khing, khing-daeng
blood pressure imbalance
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Boesenbergia rotunda Zingiberaceae Chinese key, fingerroot (English); obangajutsu (Japanese) Krachaai
blood purification
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Acacia concinna Fabaceae Nemukazura (Japanese) Sompoi
Cissampelos pareira Menispermaceae Kreua-ma-noi
body temperature imbalance
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Diplazium esculentum Athyriaceae Paco (English); kuware sida (Japanese) Phak kuut khaao
bruises
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Syzygium gratum Myrtaceae Eugenia (English) Phak mek, samet chun
burns
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae Sweet potato (English); satsumaimo (Japanese) Man ted
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok

C

cancer
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Amaranthus spp. Amaranthaceae Amaranth (English); hiyu, hageito (Japanese) Phakkhom suan, phakkhom, phak hom
cataracts
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Artemisia lactiflora Compositae Sagebrush (English); yomogina (Japanese) Kaeo mueang cheen, dok kaeo mueang cheen
Brassica juncea Brassicaceae Indian/Chinese mustard (English); karashina (Japanese) Phakkat-khieo, khat naa
cholesterol
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Spirogyra sp. Zygnemataceae Spirogyra, pond scum (English) ; aomidoro (Japanese) Thao, phak kai
colds
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Neem tree (English); indosendan (Japanese) Sadao
Careya sphaerica Lecythidaceae Kra doon
Colocasia gigantea Araceae Giant taro (English); hasuimo, taroimo (Japanese) Tuun, khuun
Dregea volubilis Apocynaceae Kratung-maba
Glinus oppositifolius Molluginaceae Phak khuang, sadao din, phak khee khuang, phak khom
Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Noni (English); yaeyama aoki (Japanese) Yor-baan
Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Midnight horror (English); sorizayanoki (Japanese) Phe kaa
Raphanus sativus Brassicaceae Radish (English); hatsuka daikon (Japanese) Phak khee huut
Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Ginger (English); shoga (Japanease) Khing, khing-daeng
colic
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Noni (English); yaeyama aoki (Japanese) Yor-baan
constipation
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Elephant apple, wood apple (English); Berunoki (Japanese) Matoom
Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae Sweet potato (English); satsumaimo (Japanese) Man ted
Musa spp. Musaceae Banana (English) ; banana (Japanese) Kluai
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
Wolffia globosa Araceae Tropical watermeal (English); mijinko ukikusa (Japanease) Pham, khai nae, khai nam
cough
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Acacia concinna Fabaceae Nemukazura (Japanese) Sompoi
Artemisia lactiflora Compositae Sagebrush (English); yomogina (Japanese) Kaeo mueang cheen, dok kaeo mueang cheen
Careya sphaerica Lecythidaceae Kra doon
Colocasia esculenta Araceae Wild taro (English); satoimo (Japanese) Bon
Diplazium esculentum Athyriaceae Paco (English); kuware sida (Japanese) Phak kuut khaao
Elsholtzia kachinensis Lamiaceae Pak luean
Emilia sonchifolia Compositae Cupid’s shaving brush (English); usubeninigana (Japanese) Hang pla chon
Glinus oppositifolius Molluginaceae Phak khuang, sadao din, phak khee khuang, phak khom
Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Roselle, Jamaican sorrel (English) ; rozensou (Japanese) Krachiap daeng
Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Araliaceae Lawn pennywort (English); chidomegusa (Japanese) Phak-nor
Ipomoea aquatica Convolvulaceae Water spinach (English); yosai, kushinsai (Japanese) Phakbung
Lagenaria siceraria Cucurbitaceae Bottle gourd (English); yugao (Japanese) Namtao
Lasia spinosa Araceae Lasia (English) ; mizuyatsude (Japanese) Phak naam
Luffa acutangula Cucurbitaceae Angled loofah, angled gourd (English); tokado hechima (Japanese) Buap liam
Oenanthe javanica Apiaceae Water dropwort, water celery (English); seri (Japanese) Phakchi lom
Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Midnight horror (English); sorizayanoki (Japanese) Phe kaa
Sauropus androgynus Phyllanthaceae Amameshiba (Japanese) Phak wan baan
Solanum melongena Solanaceae Makeua yaw
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
Solanum torvum Solanaceae Makheua puang
counter-irritant
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Ginger (English); shoga (Japanease) Khing, khing-daeng

D

detoxification
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Cocos nucifera Palmae Coconut (English); kokoyashi (Japanese) Ma-prao
diabetes
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Abelmoschus esculentus Malvaceae Okra (English); okura (Japanese) Krachieb khieo, krachieb mon
Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae Cashewnut tree (English);Kashu nattonoki (Japanese) Mamuang himmaphaan
Anethum graveolens Apiaceae Dill (English); hime-uikyo (Japanese) Phakchi lao
Archidendron jiringa Fabaceae Niang
Coccinia grandis Cucurbitaceae Scarlet-fruited gourd, ivy gourd (English); yasai karasuuri (Japanese) Phak tamlueng, khae doh, phak khaep
Momordica charantia Cucurbitaceae Wild bitter gourd (English); nigauri (Japanese) Mara ki nok
Momordica subangulata Cucurbitaceae Wild bitter gourd (English) Phak mae, phak hai
Parkia speciosa Fabaceae Patai (English); nejire fusamame (Japanese) Sator
Pisum sativum Fabaceae Garden pea, sugar pea (English); endo (Japanese) Thua lan tao
Solanum americanum Solanaceae
Solanum torvum Solanaceae Makheua puang
Solanum violaceum Solanaceae Mawaeng-ton
diarrhoea
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Midnight horror (English); sorizayanoki (Japanese) Phe kaa
Amomum testaceum Zingiberaceae Best cardamom, Siam cardamom (English) Krawaan
Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae Cashewnut tree (English);Kashu nattonoki (Japanese) Mamuang himmaphaan
Bombax ceiba Malvaceae Kapok tree, red cotton tree (English); kiwata (Japanese) Ngieo-daeng
Colocasia esculenta Araceae Wild taro (English); satoimo (Japanese) Bon
Diplazium esculentum Athyriaceae Paco (English); kuware sida (Japanese) Phak kuut khaao
Emilia sonchifolia Compositae Cupid’s shaving brush (English); usubeninigana (Japanese) Hang pla chon
Ficus fistulosa Moraceae Akameinubiwa (Japanese) Ching
Lablab purpureus Fabaceae Hyacinth dolichos (English); fujimame (Japanese) Thua paep
Limnocharis flava Alismataceae Kibana omodaka (Japanese) Talabhat reusi
Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Noni (English); yaeyama aoki (Japanese) Yor-baan
Solanum americanum Solanaceae
digestion
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Amomum testaceum Zingiberaceae Best cardamom, Siam cardamom (English) Krawaan
Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Neem tree (English); indosendan (Japanese) Sadao
Boesenbergia rotunda Zingiberaceae Chinese key, fingerroot (English); obangajutsu (Japanese) Krachaai
Calamus spp. Palmae Rattan (English); tou, ratan (Japanese) Waai
Citrus aurantium Rutaceae Bitter orange, Seville orange (English); dai-dai (Japanese) Som-saa
Ocimum tenuiflorum Lamiaceae Holy basil, sacred basil (English); kamimeboki (Japanese) Kaprao
Syzygium gratum Myrtaceae Eugenia (English) Phak mek, samet chun
disinfectant
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Moringa, horseradish tree, drumstick tree (English); wasabinoki (Japanese) Ma-room
diuretic
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae Cashewnut tree (English);Kashu nattonoki (Japanese) Mamuang himmaphaan
dizziness
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Adenosma indiana Plantaginaceae Prik krataai
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok
Citrus aurantium Rutaceae Bitter orange, Seville orange (English); dai-dai (Japanese) Som-saa
Scoparia dulcis Plantaginaceae Macao tea (English); seitaka kanabikiso (Japanese) Krot-nam, kra-tai-cham
dysentery
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae Cashewnut tree (English);Kashu nattonoki (Japanese) Mamuang himmaphaan
Bombax ceiba Malvaceae Kapok tree, red cotton tree (English); kiwata (Japanese) Ngieo-daeng
Diplazium esculentum Athyriaceae Paco (English); kuware sida (Japanese) Phak kuut khaao
Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Noni (English); yaeyama aoki (Japanese) Yor-baan
Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Midnight horror (English); sorizayanoki (Japanese) Phe kaa

E

eczema
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Ficus fistulosa Moraceae Akameinubiwa (Japanese) Ching
emollient
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
enteritis
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Curcuma mangga Zingiberaceae Mango ginger (English) Khamin-khao
epilepsy
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Artocarpus heterophyllus Moraceae Jackfruit (English); paramitsu (Japanese) Khanoon on
Dillenia indica Dilleniaceae Elephant apple, chulta (English); biwa modoki (Japanese) Saan, ma-tad
expectorant
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Glinus oppositifolius Molluginaceae Phak khuang, sadao din, phak khee khuang, phak khom
Lasia spinosa Araceae Lasia (English) ; mizuyatsude (Japanese) Phak naam
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok
Ocimum tenuiflorum Lamiaceae Holy basil, sacred basil (English); kamimeboki (Japanese) Kaprao
Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae Cashewnut tree (English);Kashu nattonoki (Japanese) Mamuang himmaphaan
Acacia concinna Fabaceae Nemukazura (Japanese) Sompoi
Amomum testaceum Zingiberaceae Best cardamom, Siam cardamom (English) Krawaan
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
eye diseases
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Anethum graveolens Apiaceae Dill (English); hime-uikyo (Japanese) Phakchi lao
Dregea volubilis Apocynaceae Kratung-maba
eye infection
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Barringtonia acutangula Barringtoniaceae Freshwater mangrove (English) Chik naa

F

fatigue
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Eleutherococcus trifoliatus Araliaceae Pak-pam
fever
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Amaranthus spp. Amaranthaceae Amaranth (English); hiyu, hageito (Japanese) Phakkhom suan, phakkhom, phak hom
Artemisia lactiflora Compositae Sagebrush (English); yomogina (Japanese) Kaeo mueang cheen, dok kaeo mueang cheen
Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Neem tree (English); indosendan (Japanese) Sadao
Basella alba Basellaceae Ceylon spinach (English); tsurumurasaki (Japanese) Phak plang
Bauhinia purpurea Fabaceae Bauhinia (English); murasaki mokuwan-ju (Japanese) Phak-siew
Bombax ceiba Malvaceae Kapok tree, red cotton tree (English); kiwata (Japanese) Ngieo-daeng
Cajanus cajan Fabaceae Pigeon pea (English); kimame (Japanese) Thua ma hae
Calamus spp. Palmae Rattan (English); tou, ratan (Japanese) Waai
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok
Cissampelos pareira Menispermaceae Kreua-ma-noi
Cleome gynandra Cleomaceae Spider flower (English); fu-choso (Japanese) Phak sian
Colocasia esculenta Araceae Wild taro (English); satoimo (Japanese) Bon
Colocasia gigantea Araceae Giant taro (English); hasuimo, taroimo (Japanese) Tuun, khuun
Dillenia indica Dilleniaceae Elephant apple, chulta (English); biwa modoki (Japanese) Saan, ma-tad
Diplazium esculentum Athyriaceae Paco (English); kuware sida (Japanese) Phak kuut khaao
Dregea volubilis Apocynaceae Kratung-maba
Emilia sonchifolia Compositae Cupid’s shaving brush (English); usubeninigana (Japanese) Hang pla chon
Garcinia cowa Clusiaceae Kowa ganboji (Japanese) Chamuang
Glinus oppositifolius Molluginaceae Phak khuang, sadao din, phak khee khuang, phak khom
Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Roselle, Jamaican sorrel (English) ; rozensou (Japanese) Krachiap daeng
Lablab purpureus Fabaceae Hyacinth dolichos (English); fujimame (Japanese) Thua paep
Lagenaria siceraria Cucurbitaceae Bottle gourd (English); yugao (Japanese) Namtao
Limnophila verticillata Plantaginaceae Shisokusa (Japanese) Phak khayaeng
Luffa acutangula Cucurbitaceae Angled loofah, angled gourd (English); tokado hechima (Japanese) Buap liam
Melientha sauvis Opiliaceae Phak waan paa
Momordica charantia Cucurbitaceae Wild bitter gourd (English); nigauri (Japanese) Mara ki nok
Momordica cochinchinensis Cucurbitaceae Giant spine gourd (English); nanban kikarasuuri (Japanese) Fak khao
Momordica subangulata Cucurbitaceae Wild bitter gourd (English) Phak mae, phak hai
Nymphaea lotus Nymphaeaceae Water lily (English); nettai suiren (Japanese) Bua kin saai
Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Midnight horror (English); sorizayanoki (Japanese) Phe kaa
Peperomia pellucida Piperaceae Peperomia (English); usuba sunakosho (Japanese) Phak krasang
Sauropus androgynus Phyllanthaceae Amameshiba (Japanese) Phak wan baan
Sesbania grandiflora Fabaceae Vegetable hummingbird (English); shiro gocho (Japanese) Khae, khae ban
Sesbania javanica Fabaceae Sesbania (English) Sano kin dok, phak hong haeng, si pree laa, sano hin
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
Solanum violaceum Solanaceae Mawaeng-ton
Spilanthes paniculata Compositae Yari sennichimodoki (Japanese) Phak khraat
Trevesia palmata Araliaceae Taang luang
Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Ginger (English); shoga (Japanease) Khing, khing-daeng
Cucurbita moschata Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin (English); kabocha (Japanese) Fak-thong
fever (poultice)
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Araliaceae Lawn pennywort (English); chidomegusa (Japanese) Phak-nor
feverish rashes
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Ficus fistulosa Moraceae Akameinubiwa (Japanese) Ching
flatulence
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Bauhinia purpurea Fabaceae Bauhinia (English); murasaki mokuwan-ju (Japanese) Phak-siew
Cratoxylum formosum Guttiferae Tiew
Curcuma mangga Zingiberaceae Mango ginger (English) Khamin-khao
Limnophila verticillata Plantaginaceae Shisokusa (Japanese) Phak khayaeng
Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Noni (English); yaeyama aoki (Japanese) Yor-baan
Ocimum tenuiflorum Lamiaceae Holy basil, sacred basil (English); kamimeboki (Japanese) Kaprao
Trachyspermum roxburghianum Apiaceae Phakchee rai, phak sangae
Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Ginger (English); shoga (Japanease) Khing, khing-daeng

G

gastric ulcers
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Limnocharis flava Alismataceae Kibana omodaka (Japanese) Talabhat reusi
gonorrhoea
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Clerodendrum serratum Lamiaceae Akkhi thawan, charak pa
gout
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Turmeric (English); ukon (Japanese) Khamin

H

haemorrhagic fever
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Dioscorea alata Dioscoreaceae Greater yam, purple yam (English); daisho (Japanese) Man-sao (central), man thu (southern)
haemorrhoids
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Dioscorea alata Dioscoreaceae Greater yam, purple yam (English); daisho (Japanese) Man-sao (central), man thu (southern)
Musa spp. Musaceae Banana (English) ; banana (Japanese) Kluai
headache
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok
Glinus oppositifolius Molluginaceae Phak khuang, sadao din, phak khee khuang, phak khom
Luffa acutangula Cucurbitaceae Angled loofah, angled gourd (English); tokado hechima (Japanese) Buap liam
Melientha sauvis Opiliaceae Phak waan paa
Peperomia pellucida Piperaceae Peperomia (English); usuba sunakosho (Japanese) Phak krasang
Sesbania javanica Fabaceae Sesbania (English) Sano kin dok, phak hong haeng, si pree laa, sano hin
heart function
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Boesenbergia rotunda Zingiberaceae Chinese key, fingerroot (English); obangajutsu (Japanese) Krachaai
hemoptysis
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Diplazium esculentum Athyriaceae Paco (English); kuware sida (Japanese) Phak kuut khaao
high blood sugar
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Alpinia galanga Zingiberaceae Galanga (English); Nankyou (Japanese) Khaa, kha taa daeng
Coriandrum sativum Apiaceae Coriander, Chinese parsley (English); pakuchi, korianda (Japanese) Phakchi
high blood temperature
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Basella alba Basellaceae Ceylon spinach (English); tsurumurasaki (Japanese) Phak plang
Cucumis sativus Cucurbitaceae Cucumber (English); kyuri (Japanese) Tangkwaa
high body temperature
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Cocos nucifera Palmae Coconut (English); kokoyashi (Japanese) Ma-prao
Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Thai melon (English); makuwa uri (Japanese) Tang-thai
high cholesterol
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Amaranthus spp. Amaranthaceae Amaranth (English); hiyu, hageito (Japanese) Phakkhom suan, phakkhom, phak hom
hypertension
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Abelmoschus esculentus Malvaceae Okra (English); okura (Japanese) Krachieb khieo, krachieb mon
Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Turmeric (English); ukon (Japanese) Khamin
Momordica charantia Cucurbitaceae Wild bitter gourd (English); nigauri (Japanese) Mara ki nok
Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Moringa, horseradish tree, drumstick tree (English); wasabinoki (Japanese) Ma-room
Pisum sativum Fabaceae Garden pea, sugar pea (English); endo (Japanese) Thua lan tao
Trevesia palmata Araliaceae Taang luang

I

immunity booster
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Ananas comosus Bromeliaceae Pineapple (English) ; Painappuru (Japanese) Sapparod
Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Neem tree (English); indosendan (Japanese) Sadao
Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Turmeric (English); ukon (Japanese) Khamin
infection
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Curcuma mangga Zingiberaceae Mango ginger (English) Khamin-khao
intestinal ulcers
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Lobelia begonifolia Campanulaceae Phak luem pua
iodine supplement
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Spirogyra sp. Zygnemataceae Spirogyra, pond scum (English) ; aomidoro (Japanese) Thao, phak kai

J

jaundice
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Spilanthes paniculata Compositae Yari sennichimodoki (Japanese) Phak khraat

K

kidney and bladder pain
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
kidney disease
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Dioscorea esculenta Dioscoreaceae Lesser yam, Asiatic yam (English); togeimo, togedokoro (Japanese) Man musua, man chuak
kidney function
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok
Cucurbita moschata Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin (English); kabocha (Japanese) Fak-thong
Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Roselle, Jamaican sorrel (English) ; rozensou (Japanese) Krachiap daeng
Lasia spinosa Araceae Lasia (English) ; mizuyatsude (Japanese) Phak naam
Momordica cochinchinensis Cucurbitaceae Giant spine gourd (English); nanban kikarasuuri (Japanese) Fak khao
Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Noni (English); yaeyama aoki (Japanese) Yor-baan
Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Moringa, horseradish tree, drumstick tree (English); wasabinoki (Japanese) Ma-room
Saccharum spontaneum Gramineae Wild sugarcane (English); nangoku waseobana (Japanese) Oi-nu, lao
Sesbania grandiflora Fabaceae Vegetable hummingbird (English); shiro gocho (Japanese) Khae, khae ban
Terminalia chebula Combretaceae Chebulic myrobalan, myrobalan wood (English); mirobaran (Japanese) Sam-o thai
kidney stones
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Roselle, Jamaican sorrel (English) ; rozensou (Japanese) Krachiap daeng

L

laxative
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Spirogyra sp. Zygnemataceae Spirogyra, pond scum (English) ; aomidoro (Japanese) Thao, phak kai
Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae Cashewnut tree (English);Kashu nattonoki (Japanese) Mamuang himmaphaan
leprosy
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Dioscorea alata Dioscoreaceae Greater yam, purple yam (English); daisho (Japanese) Man-sao (central), man thu (southern)
liver function
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Caryota sp. Palmae Fishtail palm (English) Tao raang
liver pain
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Parkia speciosa Fabaceae Patai (English); nejire fusamame (Japanese) Sator
low blood iron
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Clerodendrum serratum Lamiaceae Akkhi thawan, charak pa
Coccinia grandis Cucurbitaceae Scarlet-fruited gourd, ivy gourd (English); yasai karasuuri (Japanese) Phak tamlueng, khae doh, phak khaep
Cratoxylum formosum Guttiferae Tiew
lung function
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Caryota sp. Palmae Fishtail palm (English) Tao raang

M

maintain eyesight
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Parkia speciosa Fabaceae Patai (English); nejire fusamame (Japanese) Sator
malaria
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Acacia concinna Fabaceae Nemukazura (Japanese) Sompoi
Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Elephant apple, wood apple (English); Berunoki (Japanese) Matoom
Barringtonia acutangula Barringtoniaceae Freshwater mangrove (English) Chik naa
Caryota sp. Palmae Fishtail palm (English) Tao raang
microbial infection
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Ocimum tenuiflorum Lamiaceae Holy basil, sacred basil (English); kamimeboki (Japanese) Kaprao
migraine
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok
mild constipation
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Limnophila verticillata Plantaginaceae Shisokusa (Japanese) Phak khayaeng
mouth ulcers
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Basella alba Basellaceae Ceylon spinach (English); tsurumurasaki (Japanese) Phak plang
Garcinia cowa Clusiaceae Kowa ganboji (Japanese) Chamuang
Gnetum gnemon Gnetaceae Gunetsumu (Japanese) Phak liang

N

nausea
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Lablab purpureus Fabaceae Hyacinth dolichos (English); fujimame (Japanese) Thua paep
Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Noni (English); yaeyama aoki (Japanese) Yor-baan
Ocimum gratissimum Lamiaceae Shrubby basil (English) Yeera, kaprao yuan, horapaa chang
Ocimum tenuiflorum Lamiaceae Holy basil, sacred basil (English); kamimeboki (Japanese) Kaprao
nephritis
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Parkia speciosa Fabaceae Patai (English); nejire fusamame (Japanese) Sator
nerve-related diseases
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Benincasa hispida Cucurbitaceae Wax gourd (English); togan (Japanese) Fak, fang
neuralgic pain
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Solanum nigrum Solanaceae
night blindness
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Brassica juncea Brassicaceae Indian/Chinese mustard (English); karashina (Japanese) Phakkat-khieo, khat naa
nosebleed
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Cissampelos pareira Menispermaceae Kreua-ma-noi

O

oedema
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Araliaceae Lawn pennywort (English); chidomegusa (Japanese) Phak-nor
Parkia speciosa Fabaceae Patai (English); nejire fusamame (Japanese) Sator
Syzygium gratum Myrtaceae Eugenia (English) Phak mek, samet chun

P

pain
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Solanum torvum Solanaceae Makheua puang
papules in bruises
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Eleutherococcus trifoliatus Araliaceae Pak-pam
parasites
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Bombax ceiba Malvaceae Kapok tree, red cotton tree (English); kiwata (Japanese) Ngieo-daeng
parasitic worm infection
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Calamus spp. Palmae Rattan (English); tou, ratan (Japanese) Waai
Dioscorea alata Dioscoreaceae Greater yam, purple yam (English); daisho (Japanese) Man-sao (central), man thu (southern)
Trichosanthes cucumerina Cucurbitaceae Snake gourd, snake cucumber (English) ; hebiuri (Japanease) Buab ngoo
phlegm
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Oenanthe javanica Apiaceae Water dropwort, water celery (English); seri (Japanese) Phakchi lom
Solanum torvum Solanaceae Makheua puang
Tamarindus indica Fabaceae Tamarind (English); tamarindo (Japanease) Ma kham
poison
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Cajanus cajan Fabaceae Pigeon pea (English); kimame (Japanese) Thua ma hae
Calamus spp. Palmae Rattan (English); tou, ratan (Japanese) Waai
poor vision
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Coriandrum sativum Apiaceae Coriander, Chinese parsley (English); pakuchi, korianda (Japanese) Phakchi
promotes relaxation
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Citrus aurantium Rutaceae Bitter orange, Seville orange (English); dai-dai (Japanese) Som-saa
promotes sweating
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Thai melon (English); makuwa uri (Japanese) Tang-thai
Cucumis sativus Cucurbitaceae Cucumber (English); kyuri (Japanese) Tangkwaa
Ocimum tenuiflorum Lamiaceae Holy basil, sacred basil (English); kamimeboki (Japanese) Kaprao
provides skin nourishment
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Turmeric (English); ukon (Japanese) Khamin

S

scurvy
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Lycopersicon esculentum Solanaceae Tomato (English) Makheua som, makheua thet
Spilanthes paniculata Compositae Yari sennichimodoki (Japanese) Phak khraat
Tamarindus indica Fabaceae Tamarind (English); tamarindo (Japanease) Ma kham
septicaemia
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Spilanthes paniculata Compositae Yari sennichimodoki (Japanese) Phak khraat
skin diseases
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Archidendron jiringa Fabaceae Niang
Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Araliaceae Lawn pennywort (English); chidomegusa (Japanese) Phak-nor
Citrus aurantium Rutaceae Bitter orange, Seville orange (English); dai-dai (Japanese) Som-saa
skin inflammation
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Thai melon (English); makuwa uri (Japanese) Tang-thai
Cucumis sativus Cucurbitaceae Cucumber (English); kyuri (Japanese) Tangkwaa
skin ulcers
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Solanum stramoniifolium Solanaceae Ma-uk
slow metabolism
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Alpinia galanga Zingiberaceae Galanga (English); Nankyou (Japanese) Khaa, kha taa daeng
sore throat
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Colocasia esculenta Araceae Wild taro (English); satoimo (Japanese) Bon
Elsholtzia kachinensis Lamiaceae Pak luean
Terminalia chebula Combretaceae Chebulic myrobalan, myrobalan wood (English); mirobaran (Japanese) Sam-o thai
sprains
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Syzygium gratum Myrtaceae Eugenia (English) Phak mek, samet chun
stimulate milk production
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Sauropus androgynus Phyllanthaceae Amameshiba (Japanese) Phak wan baan
Clerodendrum serratum Lamiaceae Akkhi thawan, charak pa
stomach ache
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Dioscorea bulbifera Dioscoreaceae Aerial yam, potato yam (English); niga kashyu (Japanese) Man mo
Lasia spinosa Araceae Lasia (English) ; mizuyatsude (Japanese) Phak naam
Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Midnight horror (English); sorizayanoki (Japanese) Phe kaa
Trachyspermum roxburghianum Apiaceae Phakchee rai, phak sangae
stress
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok
syphilis
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Centella asiatica Apiaceae Asiatic pennywort (English); tsubokusa (Japanese) Bua bok, pa-na-e khaa-doh, phak waen, phak nok

T

tapeworm infection
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Roselle, Jamaican sorrel (English) ; rozensou (Japanese) Krachiap daeng
thirst
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Artocarpus heterophyllus Moraceae Jackfruit (English); paramitsu (Japanese) Khanoon on
Cocos nucifera Palmae Coconut (English); kokoyashi (Japanese) Ma-prao
Coriandrum sativum Apiaceae Coriander, Chinese parsley (English); pakuchi, korianda (Japanese) Phakchi
Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Thai melon (English); makuwa uri (Japanese) Tang-thai
Cucumis sativus Cucurbitaceae Cucumber (English); kyuri (Japanese) Tangkwaa
Cucurbita moschata Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin (English); kabocha (Japanese) Fak-thong
Garcinia cowa Clusiaceae Kowa ganboji (Japanese) Chamuang
Glinus oppositifolius Molluginaceae Phak khuang, sadao din, phak khee khuang, phak khom
Gnetum gnemon Gnetaceae Gunetsumu (Japanese) Phak liang
Lasia spinosa Araceae Lasia (English) ; mizuyatsude (Japanese) Phak naam
tonic
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Careya sphaerica Lecythidaceae Kra doon
Clerodendrum serratum Lamiaceae Akkhi thawan, charak pa
tonic after childbirth
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Careya sphaerica Lecythidaceae Kra doon
Diplazium esculentum Athyriaceae Paco (English); kuware sida (Japanese) Phak kuut khaao
toothache
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Sesbania javanica Fabaceae Sesbania (English) Sano kin dok, phak hong haeng, si pree laa, sano hin

U

ulcer
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Midnight horror (English); sorizayanoki (Japanese) Phe kaa
urinary problems
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Sauropus androgynus Phyllanthaceae Amameshiba (Japanese) Phak wan baan

V

vomiting
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Lablab purpureus Fabaceae Hyacinth dolichos (English); fujimame (Japanese) Thua paep
Ocimum tenuiflorum Lamiaceae Holy basil, sacred basil (English); kamimeboki (Japanese) Kaprao
Vigna unguiculata Fabaceae Yard-long bean, string bean (English); sasage (Japanease) Thua rai, thua pee

W

womb recovery
Scientific name Family name Common name Local name
Sauropus androgynus Phyllanthaceae Amameshiba (Japanese) Phak wan baan