🚀 Kaempferia parviflora

Traditional Herbs from Kaempferia parviflora

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• Prepare 0.5-1 teaspoon of black ginger powder in a glass of water.
• Drink 1 hour before doing physical activity.

What is Kaempferia parviflora Looks like??

Parts of Kaempferia parviflora that could be used

• Rhizome

Kaempferia parviflora Distribution

Black ginger is a plant native to Thailand, it can also be found in tropical areas such as Malaysia and Indonesia (Sumatra, Kalimantan). In Southeast Asia, this plant is popular as an energy-boosting herbal medicine. Traditionally, the rhizome has been used as a medicinal herb for various medicinal purposes in Thailand. Black ginger is also used in spiritual activities by Thai people.
Agroecology of Kaempferia parviflora
Grows well at an altitude of 240-1,200 m above sea level, under canopy shade, which is the best treatment which produces the highest rhizome production. Likes loose, well-aerated and moist soil.
Morphology of Kaempferia parviflora

• Small rhizomes, dark purple in color.
• Stems are flat.
• Leaves are elliptical, 8-16 cm long and not flat to the surface of the ground, short petioles and not grooved.
• Compound flowers with 1- 4 flowers in one flower cluster. The flowers are white with a purple spot in the middle.

Cultivation of Kaempferia parviflora

• Vegetative propagation (rhizomes).
• The best harvest period is 8-9 months after planting. Seedlings come from 10-12 month old rhizomes, disease free, dormancy period 1-3 months before planting.

Kaempferia parviflora, more details :

Chemical Content of Kaempferia parviflora
5,7-dimethoxyflavone, 5,7,4-trimethoxyflavone, 5-hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxyflavone, tetramethoxyflavone, 3,5,7,3 ′, 4′-pentamethoxyflavone, glycosides, kaempferiaosides A-F.
Benefits of Kaempferia parviflora
Increases energy, balances blood pressure, reduces stomach ache, reduces fever, increases body endurance, has aphrodisiac, antioxidant, antiemetic (anti-vomiting), anti-allergic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer activity, reduces stress.
Simplisia of Kaempferia parviflora

• Prepare fresh black ginger rhizomes, clean them of soil and dirt.
• Slice the rhizomes thinly to make it easier to dry.
• Dry in the sun or use the oven until completely dry.
• Store in closed and airtight container

Another Facts for Kaempferia parviflora :

Synonym of Kaempferia parviflora
Kaempferia rubromarginata (S.Q. Tong)R.J.Searle, Stahlianthus rubromarginatus S.Q.Tong
Habitus of Kaempferia parviflora
Herb. Annual herb, up to 20 cm high
Habitat of Kaempferia parviflora

• Riverside
• Forest