Herb in Thai notifiable formulas
Kaffir Lime
มะกรูด · Makrut
Citrus hystrix DC.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Part used
- peel
- Crude drug
- Citri Hystricis Folium
- Other names
- Kaffir Lime Leaf, Leech Lime Leaf, Mauritius Papeda Leaf, Porcupine Orange Leaf
- In the announcement
- Used in 22 notifiable formulas (6 as capsules)
Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia (THP)
Constituents and quality criteria of Kaffir Lime
Summarised from the Citrus Hystrix Leaf monograph of the Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Department of Medical Sciences, the standard used to test the dried leaf.
The pharmacopoeia sets no minimum marker content for this herb. Use the raw material quality criteria below for acceptance testing.
Constituents
Citrus Hystrix Leaf contains volatile oil, of which citronellal, citronellol and citronellol acetate are its major components; sabinene, α - and β -pinene, α -phellandrene, limonene, α - and γ -terpinene, cymene, linalool, indole alkaloids are also found. It also contains rutin, hesperidin and diosmin.
The THP monograph covers the leaf, while the formulas mainly use the fruit peel, so the quality criteria on this page apply to the leaf only.
Raw material quality criteria
| Foreign matter | Not more than 2.0% w/w |
| Total ash | Not more than 17.0% w/w |
| Acid-insoluble ash | Not more than 3.0% w/w |
| Water-soluble extractive | Not less than 18.0% w/w |
| Ethanol-soluble extractive | Not less than 6.0% w/w |
| Volatile oil | Not less than 0.6% v/w |
Storage: Citrus Hystrix Leaf shall be kept in well-closed containers, preferably of metal or glass, protected from light and stored in a cool and dry place. It should be used within 1 year and air-dried every 2 to 3 months.
Source: Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Department of Medical Sciences (online edition, accessed 21 October 2026)Read the full THP monograph
Formulas using Kaffir Lime
22 formulas containing Kaffir Lime
Select a formula to see its ingredients and indications. Formula names and indications are a reference translation; the Thai announcement is the legal text.
- Ya Prasa Phlai Plai-based formula for menstrual discomfortRelieves menstrual pain
- Ya Fai Pralaikan Postpartum formula for lochia dischargeExpels postpartum lochia during postpartum confinement by the fire (ruean fai), helps the uterus return to its normal state (mot luk khao u)
- Ya Pluk Fai That Fire-element formula for blood, menses and lactationKindles the fire element (fai that) so that the blood (lohit) is in good condition; if menstruation is absent, brings on menstruation; nursing mothers who take it have abundant breast milk
- Ya Prasa Kaphrao Holy basil formula for bloating and colicRelieves abdominal bloating, flatulence and abdominal colic/flatulent discomfort
- Ya Lueat Ngam Women's blood formula for menstrual painRelieves menstrual pain, helps menstruation come normally, relieves mutakit (abnormal vaginal discharge)
- Ya Prasa Wan Nang Kham Wild turmeric postpartum formula for lochiaExpels postpartum lochia; helps the uterus return to its normal state (mot luk khao u) in women after childbirth (sold only at licensed premises)
- Ya Prasa Phlai Plai-based formula for menstrual discomfortRelieves irregular menstruation or menstruation that is lighter than normal
- Ya Prasa Phlai Plai-based formula for menstrual discomfortRelieves irregular menstruation or menstruation that is lighter than normal
- Ya Prasa Phlai Plai-based formula for menstrual discomfortRelieves irregular menstruation or menstruation that is lighter than normal
- Ya Fai Pralaikan Postpartum formula for lochia dischargeExpels postpartum lochia during postpartum confinement by the fire (ruean fai), helps the uterus return to its normal state (mot luk khao u)
- Ya Fai Pralaikan Postpartum formula for lochia dischargeExpels postpartum lochia during postpartum confinement by the fire (ruean fai), helps the uterus return to its normal state (mot luk khao u)
- Ya Pluk Fai That Fire-element formula for blood, menses and lactationKindles the fire element (fai that) so that the blood (lohit) is in good condition; if menstruation is absent, brings on menstruation; nursing mothers who take it have abundant breast milk
- Ya Hom Thep Chit Fragrant cordial formula for dizziness and palpitationsRelieves subtle wind (lom kong la-iat) causing symptoms such as dizziness, faintness (sawing sawai), palpitations, etc., and nourishes the mind (bamrung duang chit) so that it is refreshed
- Ya Prasa Kaphrao Holy basil formula for bloating and colicRelieves abdominal bloating, flatulence and abdominal colic/flatulent discomfort
- Ya Prasa Kaphrao Holy basil formula for bloating and colicRelieves abdominal bloating, flatulence and abdominal colic/flatulent discomfort
- Ya Nonthasen Traditional blood tonic formulaBlood tonic (bamrung lohit)
- Ya Lueat Ngam Women's blood formula for menstrual painRelieves menstrual pain, helps menstruation come normally, relieves mutakit (abnormal vaginal discharge)
- Ya Prakhop Herbal compress for aches and muscle tensionApplied as a compress to reduce pain; helps relax muscles, tendons and joints
- Ya Namman Maha Chak Formula 1 Maha Chak medicated oil for aches and wounds, Formula 1Applied to the skin to relieve body aches and pains; treats fresh wounds and spreading ulcerated sores; applied in the ear (yon hu) to relieve itching
- Ya Namman Maha Chak Formula 2 Maha Chak medicated oil for aches and wounds, Formula 2Applied to the skin to relieve body aches and pains; treats fresh wounds and spreading ulcerated sores; applied in the ear (yon hu) to relieve itching
- Ya Prasa Wan Nang Kham Wild turmeric postpartum formula for lochiaExpels postpartum lochia; helps the uterus return to its normal state (mot luk khao u) in women after childbirth (sold only at licensed premises)
- Ya Kae Lom Amphruek Amphat Traditional formula for lom amphruek amphatRelieves paresis and paralysis wind (lom ammaphruek ammaphat)
Development potential
Develop Kaffir Lime into a product with the TIBD group
In notifiable formulas22 formulasused in multi-herb formulas
THP raw-material criteria6 testsfor acceptance testing before production
Marker with a minimum contentNot setquality is checked with the raw-material criteria
Testing in the groupVISBIOVolatile compound analysis by GC-MS
Three ways forward 1Notify a listed formula2Adapt it through detailed notification3Develop a Category B herbal medicine or Category C health productSee the development pathway
VISBIO · laboratory in the TIBD group
Volatile compound analysis by GC-MS
Analytical testing of Kaffir Lime raw materials and products by VISBIO, the laboratory in our group.
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