Kaempferia galanga
Kaempferiia galanga, commonly known as aromatic ginger, is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its pungent, spicy rhizomes, it is widely used in traditional medicine to treat digestive ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, supporting holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Kaempferia galanga
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Zingiberales, specifically being a member of the family Zingiberaceae. Within this botanical hierarchy, it is categorized under the genus Kaempferia.
| 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 exhibits a diverse geographical range across several prominent regions in Asia. In China, it is notably distributed throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into Eastern Asia, where it can be found growing in Taiwan. The species is also well-established within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the state of Assam. Finally, its distribution includes the neighboring country of Bangladesh, completing its regional spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kaempferia galanga has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ethyl cinnamate, ethyl-p-methoxycinnamate, (-)-sandaracopimaradiene, Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate, Kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl cinnamate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl-p-methoxycinnamate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-sandaracopimaradiene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cobalt | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kaempferia galanga has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kaempferia galanga has 31 reported medicinal uses identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, rheumatic diseases, Ascaris lumbricoides, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, allergy.
- Total uses
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contusions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |