The herb - Extract of Kaempferia parviflora (Black Ginger) 100g

Black Ginger, a plant of the genus Zingiberaceae Kaempferia, commonly grows in the tropical Asia. Scientifically, it is known as Kaempferia parviflora, or also known as kunyit hitam in Malaysia. Meanwhile, it is known as Krachai Dam in its country of origin, Thailand.

In South East Asia region, especially in Thailand, people drink tea boiled from sliced black ginger as well as alcohol soaked with black ginger. Alternatively, black ginger is commonly used a folk medicine for energy enhancement, and relief of gastrointestinal complaints.

Functional Components of Black Ginger Extract Black Ginger is loaded with flavonoids particularly with high content of polymethoxtflavone among all the flavonoids. Black ginger is used for improvement of cold hands and feet and swelling, tonics, aphrodisiac, anti-obesity. Variance of polymethoxyflavone were identified in Black Ginger Extract with the highest content of 5,7-dimethoxyflavone present.Traditionally, Black Ginger is known as an energy enhancer with excellent tonic effect.