Thai Herbs ( 3)

Kraprao ( Sacred Basil )

Sacred Basil is an annual herbaceous plant tha resembles sweet basil but has narrower and often times reddish-purple leaves. The fresh leaves ,which are used as a flavouring and put on top of Thai curry dishes.

Properties : It's contain approximately 05.% volatile oil, which exhibits antimicrobial activity,specially as a carminative,diaphoretic,expectorant and stomachic.

Horapa ( Sweet Basil )

Sweet basil is an annual herbaceous plant, the fresh leaves of which are either eaten raw or used as a

flavaring in Thai cooking ,like put in Thai curry or soup or on top of dishes.

Properties : Volatile oil content varies according to different varieties. Therapeutic properties are as

 carminative,diaphoretic,expectorant,digestant and stomachic agents.

                                       

Kha-min ( Turmeric)

Turmeric is one kind of gingre family,provide yellow colouring for Thai food. They oftens use it's powder

for mixing in southern Thai curry.

Properties : The rhizomes contain 3-4% volatile oil with unique aromatic characteristics.Turmeric's therapeutic properties manifest as a carminative,antiflatulence and stomachic.

Maeng-lak ( Hoary Basil )

Hoary Basil is an annual herbaceous plant with slightly hairy and pale green leaves,eaten either raw or 

used as a flavaring.

Propeties :   They are containing approximately 0.7% volatile oil. Therapeutic benefits include the alleviation of cough symptoms, as diaphoretic and carminative agents.

  

Saranae ( Marsh Mint )

The fresh leaves of this herbceous plant are used as a flavouring and eaten raw in Thai cuisine.

Properties :  Volatile oil contents give the plant several therapeutic uses ,including carminative, mild antiseptic,

loval anesthetic,diaphoretic and digestant propeties.