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Thai herbal products have been part of traditional Thai wellness practice for generations. This guide describes what each herb has traditionally been used for in Thailand and neighbouring countries. It is educational information about traditional use only, not medical advice.
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Digestion
| Herb | Traditionally used for | Found in |
|---|---|---|
| Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | Nausea, bloating and indigestion. |
Ginger Capsules Ya Ginger Abhai Ginger drink |
| Turmeric (Curcuma longa) | Bloating, indigestion and general wellness. |
Turmeric Capsules Abhai LivWell Ya Kamin-Chan |
| Fingerroot, Krachai (Boesenbergia rotunda) | Stomach ache and flatulence. |
Abhai Krachai Capsules Herbal One Finger Root |
| Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) | Bloating and gas. |
Cinnamon Capsules Mr. Herb Carminative Mixture |
| Triphala (amla, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia bellirica) | Occasional constipation and sluggish digestion. |
Abhai Triphala Ya Triphala Triphala drink |
| Bael fruit (Aegle marmelos) | Loose stools and stomach upset. | Bael Fruit Tea |
| Cat's whisker (Orthosiphon aristatus) | Urinary discomfort. |
Cat's Whisker Tea Cat's Whisker Capsules |
Throat, cough and nose
| Herb | Traditionally used for | Found in |
|---|---|---|
| Fah Talai Jone (Andrographis paniculata) | Sore throat, cough and seasonal changes. |
Andrographis Capsules Fa Sakat Andrographis lozenges Abhai Mouth Spray Fresh |
| Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) | Soothing sore throat and cough. |
Makham Pom lozenges and syrups Mr. Herb lozenges Abhai Mouth Spray Fresh |
| Ma Waeng (Solanum trilobatum) | Cough and phlegm. |
Ma-Vaeng syrup Makham Pom syrups Golden Dragon lozenges |
| Indian gooseberry, Makham Pom (Phyllanthus emblica) | Sore throat and cough; a vitamin C rich fruit. |
Emblica Capsules Makham Pom tea Makham Pom syrups Abhai LivWell |
| Menthol, camphor, eucalyptus, borneol | Inhaled for a blocked nose, dizziness and mild nausea. |
Abhai Herbal Inhaler Eucalyptus spray Green oils |
Muscles, joints and skin
| Herb | Traditionally used for | Found in |
|---|---|---|
| Plai (Zingiber cassumunar, Zingiber montanum) | Massage for muscle aches, sprains and stiffness. |
Yellow oils Compound Phlai Oil Plai Cream |
| Menthol, camphor, borneol, wintergreen oil | Rubbed on the skin for muscle and joint aches, headache and insect bites. |
Mae Kulap oils and balms Osot balms Green oils Yellow oils |
| Pet Sung Kart (Cissus quadrangularis) | Bones, joints and joint discomfort, in Thailand and India. |
Abhai BoneCare Pet Sung Kart Capsules |
| Payayor (Clinacanthus nutans) | Applied to the skin for insect bites, rashes and minor burns, and for mouth comfort. |
Payayor balm Payayor cream Payayor calamine lotion Payayor glycerine drops |
| Asiatic pennywort, Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) | Minor skin wounds and scars; a calming tea. |
Gotu Kola tea Gotu Kola capsules Centella cream |
Cooling and fragrant herbs
| Herb | Traditionally used for | Found in |
|---|---|---|
| Rang Jurd (Thunbergia laurifolia) | Drunk as a cooling tea, and taken after drinking alcohol. |
Rang Jurd tea Rang Jurd spray Rang Jurd capsules |
| Ya Hom Thepajit (lotus stamen, jasmine, Mammea and Mimusops flowers) | Faintness and dizziness, and for a refreshing aroma. | Ya Hom Thepajit |
| Red lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), Asiatic pennywort (Centella asiatica), black pepper (Piper nigrum) | A traditional Thai herbal combination used to calm the mind and body. | Abhai-B Kleeb Bua Daeng Capsules |
| Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) | A fragrant herb traditionally used to keep insects away. | Abhai MOS Guard spray |
Skin and hair care
| Ingredient | Traditionally used for | Found in |
|---|---|---|
| Mangosteen peel | Gentle cleansing of oily and blemish-prone skin. | Mangosteen soaps and cleansing gel |
| Turmeric, tamarind, honey | Traditional Thai beauty ingredients for soaps and cleansers. |
Turmeric soaps Tamarind and honey cleansers |
| Aloe vera, purslane, Asiatic pennywort, Rang Jurd | Soothing plant extracts used in Thai skin care. |
Pollushield cleansing gel Pollushield mist Pollushield creams Facial toner |
| Aloe vera, butterfly pea, Borapet, Litsea, Kaempferia galanga | Traditional Thai hair care. |
Aloe Vera Shampoo Aloe Vera Conditioner Other shampoos and conditioners Hair tonic |