Kaempferia angustifolia
Kaempferia angustifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Kaempferia angustifolia, is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia, often called Peacock Ginger. Renowned for its striking foliage, this medicinal plant is traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and respiratory ailments, offering a rich profile of bioactive compounds and therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Kaempferia Roxburghiana · Kaempferia Undulata · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kaempferia angustifoliaSynonyms
- Kaempferia roxburghiana
- Kaempferia undulata
- Kaempferia gilbertii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Zingiberaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Kaempferia, which includes the medicinal species Kaempferiia angustifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kaempferia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within the Asian continent. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is recorded in India, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Cambodia. Additionally, its geographical range encompasses the country of Myanmar. Collectively, these areas represent the primary habitats where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Kaempferia angustifolia, commonly known as Sandalwood Chia, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties derived from the rhizome. As a member of the ginger family, the underground rhizome serves as the storage organ for the plant, containing a high concentration of essential oils and bioactive compounds that provide its distinct aromatic profile. In traditional medicine, it is this specific part of the plant that is harvested, dried, and processed to create various medicinal preparations used to support digestive health and alleviate inflammation.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kaempferia angustifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Silver nanoparticles.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Silver nanoparticles | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Silver nanoparticles
- Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic extracts of the rhizomes | Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome extract | Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |