Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as kencur, aromatic ginger, sand ginger, cutcherry, is a monocotyledonous plant in the ginger family, and one of four plants called galangal. It is found primarily in open areas in Indonesia, southern China, Taiwan, Cambodia, and India, but is also widely cultivated throughout Southeast Asia.

2020年7月20日 · Kencur or aromatic ginger is one of the common herbs in Indonesian cuisines as well as traditional Jamu drinks. Known in the botanical world as Kaempferia galanga , kencur is a plant in the ginger family that is found primarily in open areas in Indonesia, southern China, Taiwan, and Cambodia.

Kaempferia galanga, also called kencur, black galangal or sand ginger; The term galingale is sometimes also used for the rhizome of the unrelated sweet cyperus (Cyperus longus), traditionally used as a folk medicine in Europe.

Anti-inflammatory Diarylheptanoids and Phenolics from the Rhizomes of Kencur (Kaempferia Galanga L.). Ind. Ind. Crops Prod. 125, 454–461. 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.09.026 [ DOI ] [ Google Scholar ]

2020年1月23日 · “Galangal” refers to any one of four plant species in the Zingiberaceae family: Alpinia galanga (greater galangal), Alpinia officinarum (lesser galangal), Kaempferia galanga (kencur, black galangal or sand ginger) or Boesenbergia rotunda (Chinese ginger or fingerroot). Most scientific research focuses on either the greater or lesser plant ...

2022年4月29日 · In its dried form, it may also be referred to as aromatic ginger, Thai ginger, kencur, and cutcherry, among other names. It can also sometimes be referred to as “lesser galangal,” which is confusing because “lesser galangal” is actually a different variety of galangal, alpinia officinarum.

1. Digestive Aid: Kencur is used to alleviate digestive issues like indigestion, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort. 2. Anti-inflammatory: It possesses anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for conditions like arthritis and joint pain. 3. Respiratory Support: Kencur is employed in respiratory conditions such as cough, cold, and ...