Regions: Malaysia

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  • Kaempferia galanga

    Botanical Overview Kaempferia galanga, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae, is a rhizomatous plant commonly known as Galangal, Aroma ginger, Kencur, and Sand ginger. Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, its rhizome is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics Kaempferia galanga is traditionally considered warming and drying in nature. Its taste profile includes…


  • Alpinia galanga

    Botanical Overview Alpinia galanga, commonly known as Greater galangal, Lengkuas, Lawang, or Thai ginger, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Its rhizome is the primary part used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Native to Southeast Asia including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India, it is widely utilized for its aromatic and therapeutic properties.…


  • Orthosiphon stamineus

    Botanical Overview Orthosiphon stamineus belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is commonly known as Cat’s whiskers, Java tea, or Misai kucing. The plant is native to Southeast Asia including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet…