Table 1 The names of three plant extracts and other research references, therapeutic use in Thai traditional medicine screened in this study
Species [Voucher number] | Family (Common name English/Thai) | Reported major constituents | Therapeutic use in Thai traditional medicine | Edible part | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Syzygium gratum (Wight) S.N. Mitra var. Gratum [Ch. Laongpol 6]a,c
| Myrtaceae (Eugenia/Phak Mek, Samet chun) | Not yet clearly determined in chemical structure but proved to be strong in antioxidants and the prevention of oxidative and nitrosative stresses | Treatment of dyspepsia and indigestion | Leaves | 22,23 |
Justicia gangetica L. [TK-PSKKU-0066]b
| Acanthaceae (Chinese violet, tropical primrose/Accepted name: Asystasia gangetica ) | 5,11-epoxymegastigmane glucoside (asysgangoside), salidroside, benzyl β-d-glucopyranoside, (6S,9R)-roseoside, ajugol, apigenin 7-O-β-d-glucopyranoside, apigenin 7-O-neohesperidoside, and apigenin 7-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl (1→6)-β-d-glucopyranoside | Treatment of stomach pain, stomach worms, anti-asthma | Leaves | 24,25 |
Limnocharis flava L. Buchenau [Patt. 173]c
| Limnocharitaceae (yellow velvetleaf, yellow burr head/Talabhat reusi) | Undetermined | Appetizer | Stem | 26 |
