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Our organic garden in Thailand is thriving with a rich variety of herbs and spices! From aromatic basil to fiery chili peppers, these natural wonders are perfect for adding fresh flavors to your dishes. Grown with care, without chemicals, they bring both health and taste to your table.
Aromatic Ginger - เปราะหอม (pero phrom) - Kaempferia galanga Aromatic Ginger (เปราะหอม, Kaempferia galanga) is a fragrant Thai herb valued for its digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits, peppery flavor in Thai cuisine, and use in aromatherapy. It thrives in tropical climates and is easy to grow from rhizomes.
Butterfly Pea or Blue Pea - ดอกอัญชัน (dok anchan) - Clitoria ternatea Butterfly Pea (Dok Anchan) is a vivid blue Thai flower used for color-changing herbal teas, natural food coloring, and eye-catching dishes like blue rice and desserts. Rich in antioxidants and traditional medicinal uses, it also supports brain, skin, and hair health while growing easily in warm gardens and attracting pollinators.
Cilantro - ผักชี (phak chee) - Coriandrum sativum Cilantro (Phak Chee) is a fragrant herb vital to Thai, and Indian cuisines. Its leaves, stems, and seeds (coriander) are all used, providing a bright, citrusy flavor. It is also valued for health benefits like antioxidants and digestive support.
Clove basil - ยี่หร่า (yi ra) - Ocimum gratissimum Clove basil (Yi Ra) is a fragrant Thai herb with clove-like aroma, used in curries, stir-fries, and soups. It offers unique flavor plus health benefits like antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive aid, thriving in tropical gardens.
Cuban Oregano (Indian Borage, French Thyme) - หูเสือ (Huu Suea) - Plectranthus amboinicus Cuban oregano (หูเสือ) is a fragrant, succulent herb with thick fuzzy leaves and a bold aroma combining oregano, thyme, and mint, thriving easily in Hua Hin’s warm climate. Used in Thai soups, curries, salads, and herbal drinks, it is also valued for traditional respiratory, digestive, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial benefits, and grows well from simple stem cuttings in pots or garden beds.
Culantro - ผักชีฝรั่ง (phak chii faraang) - Eryngium foetidum Thai herb used in Southeast Asian cooking, similar to cilantro but stronger and more pungent. Known for its culinary and medicinal uses.
Ginger - ขิง [King] - Zingiber officinale Ginger (Zingiber officinale), called the "King" of Thai herbs, is essential in Thai cuisine for its vibrant flavor in curries, soups, and stir-fries. It offers medicinal benefits for digestion and nausea, thrives in Thailand's tropical climate, and holds cultural significance symbolizing good luck and prosperity. Some plant-based Thai dishes that feature ginger (ขิง - khing)
Greater galangal - ข่า (Kha) - Alpinia galanga Greater galangal (Alpinia galanga, ข่า “kha”) — prized in Thai cuisine and traditional medicine — has reddish-brown, citrusy-aromatic rhizomes with a sharp, peppery-pine flavor. It thrives in Hua Hin’s tropical climate, is harvestable in 8–10 months, and is commonly used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and natural remedies.
Fingerroot (Chinese ginger, Chinese keys) — กระชาย (krachai) — Boesenbergia rotunda Fingerroot is a Southeast Asian herb from the ginger family, prized in Thai cuisine for its peppery flavor and valued in traditional medicine for aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and boosting immunity.
Holy Basil (Thai Basil) - ใบกะเพรา (bai kra phrao) - Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum Holy Basil, or Bai Krapow (ใบกะเพรา), is a revered herb in Thailand known for its culinary and medicinal uses. It's aromatic, with a peppery flavor, featuring in dishes like Pad Krapow. Valued for its health benefits, it's an adaptogen aiding wellness and stress relief.
Indian Long Pepper - Piper longum - ดีปลี (dee plee) Indian Long Pepper (Piper longum), also known as "ดีปลี" (dee plee) in Thai, is a medicinal plant with numerous health benefits. It's traditionally used to treat respiratory issues, digestive problems, and inflammation. The plant contains piperine, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, boosting immunity and enhancing nutrient absorption
Lemon Basil - แมงลัก (Maenglak) - Ocimum × citriodorum
Lemongrass - Cymbopogon citratus - ta-khrai ตะไคร้
Makrut Lime - มะกรูด (ma-grood) - Citrus hystrix
Pandan or Pandanus leaves - ใบเตย (Bai Toey) - Pandanus amaryllifolius
Pepper — พริกไทย (Prik Thai) — Piper nigrum
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), known in Thai as ผักเบี้ยใหญ่ (Phak Bia Yai)
Rosemary - โรสแมรี (roh-ma-ree) - Salvia rosmarinus
Shining Bush - กระสัง (Gra-Sung) - Peperomia pellucida
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) — สะระแหน่ (Sa-ra-nae) in Organic Gardens of Hua Hin
Thai chilies - Prik (พริก) - Capsicum annuum/Capsicum frutescens
Thai eggplants - มะเขือ (pronounced "ma kheua") - Solanum melongena
Thai Ginseng (โสมไทย — Talinum paniculatum)
Thai Lime - มะนาว (Ma-nao) - Citrus aurantiifolia
Thai sweet basil — โหระพา (bai horapha) — Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
Turmeric — ขมิ้น (khamin) — Curcuma longa
Wild Pepper Leaf - ใบชะพลู (bai cha plu) - Piper sarmentosum - Wild Pepper Leaf (ใบชะพลู): Thailand's Nutritional Treasure
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Discover Thai herbs at Hua Hin Services! From basil and lemongrass to ginger, turmeric, and kaffir lime—our organic garden brings bold flavors and natural wellness straight from the soil.
At Hua Hin Services, our organic garden bursts with Thai herbs—basil, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and kaffir lime. Fresh, fragrant, and perfect for plant-based cooking or natural healing.
Step into our green oasis at Hua Hin Services—where Thai herbs like basil, lemongrass, and turmeric thrive. Sustainably grown, freshly harvested, and ready to elevate your senses.
Step into our organic garden at Hua Hin Services and discover Thai herbs and spices—basil, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and kaffir-lime leaves. Grown sustainably, these treasures bring authentic flavors, natural remedies, and vibrant aromas to life. 🌿
At Hua Hin Services, our organic garden flourishes with basil, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and kaffir-lime leaves. Sustainably grown, they offer fresh flavors, herbal wellness, and the joy of a green oasis. 🌱
Discover Hua Hin Services’ organic garden—alive with basil, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and kaffir-lime leaves. Grown in harmony with nature, these herbs enrich plant-based cooking and wellness traditions. 🌿
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