A short stemmed rhizomatous plant with flat spreading leaves measuring 36 inches across. Jun 14, 2018 kaempferia parviflora thai ginseng is a root plant that is touted to be an aphrodisiac and glucose support agent, with its effects on testosterone and aphrodisia relatively unresearched. Kaempferia galanga l pdf pdf zingiberaceas that are still included in unutilized herbs inspite of the variety of useful pharmacological properties it possesses. Pdf pharmacological importance of kaempferia galanga. The uv spectrum, highperformance gel permeation chromatography hpgpc, fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy ftir, and ion chromatography ic were employed to evaluate the structural characteristics. May 25, 2019 kaempferia galanga l pdf pdf zingiberaceas that are still included in unutilized herbs inspite of the variety of useful pharmacological properties it possesses. There are two related species that are sometimes confused. The ethanolic rhizome extract of kaempferia galanga l.
Kg, commonly known as cekor is one of those precious medicinal herbs of zingiberaceas that are still included in unutilized herbs inspite of the variety of useful pharmacological properties it possesses. Kaempferia galanga is extracted in 3 different solvents. Puralae, channabasavaiah jagadisha and mudgal, jayesh and kutty, gopalan n 2016 extraction, characterization and evaluation of kaempferia galanga l. Pdf biotransformation of ethyl pmethoxycinnamate from. Chemical components and biological activities of volatile oil of kaempferia galanga linn. Phytochemistry and medicinal properties of kaempferia galanga l. Zingiberaceae, used as traditional ayurvedic herb to get relief from indigestion, swelling, pain, high blood pressure and dyslipidemia.
Chemical identification tests phytochemical screening was performed using standard procedures. It is also reported to be an aphrodisiac compound and physical enhancer. Chemical components and biological activities of volatile. Kaempferia in world checklist of selected plant families. To prepare and characterize various extracts of kaempferia galanga k. The leaves, rhizome and root tubers of the plant possess a number of medicinal applications. This video shows the seed planting method as the beginning of the cultivation process. It shows that more essential oil of kaempferia galanga l. The hexane fraction was tested for dermal irritation in rabbits. The watersoluble polysaccharides from kaempferia galanga l.
Galangal is a source of zinc, starch, ethyl ester, paraeumarin, borneaol, minerals, cinnamic acid, and other nutrients that are widely used in traditional medicine applications. Tanaman ini juga dimanfaatkan sebagai bumbu rempah penyedap masakan. The rhizome and root tubers are used for curing bronchitis, asthma, malaria, skin disease, wounds. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Its leaves are also used in the malay rice dish, nasi ulam. Galangal kaempferia galanga l is an herb that is often used in everyday life and widely used as a spice, food flavoring, and local tonic ingredients called jamu. Zingiberaceae rhizome extracts against acute and chronic inflammation in rats. The thick, rounded leaves usually lay flat in a rosette on the ground gathered from the wild for local use as a food and medicine, the plant is also sometimes cultivated as a spice in the tropics, especially in india, malaya and china. Antibacterial effect of kaempferia galanga l extract on. V, 2manjula m 1drug control department drugs testing laboratory, banglaore560 001.
Family zingiberaceae is an endangered medicinal plant with potent medicinal activities. Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as kencur is a monocotyledonous plant in the ginger family. The reactions showed positive results for the presence of triterpenes, tannin, alkaloids, carbohydrate and sterols while. Galangal is a source of zinc, starch, ethyl ester, paraeumarin, borneaol, minerals, cinnamic acid, and other nutrients that are widely used in traditional medicine applications for a long time, especially in southeast asia.
The previous study has shown that kaempferia galanga extract has a potential to inhibit the growth of lactobacillus acidophilus. Biotransformation of ethyl pmethoxycinnamate from kaempferia. The plant is economically important and is over exploited to the extent that there is always scarcity of propagating material rhizomes which is the consumable part too. The leaves, rhizome and root tubers of the plant possess a number of. Studies were carried out on the extraction of the rhizome of kaempferia galanga l. In vitro multiplication of kaempferia galanga a medicinally. Pdf biological and chemical properties of kaempferia galanga l.
To determine the antibacterial effect of kaempferia galanga extract to lactobacillus acidophilus. Kgps were extracted and purified, and their structural characteristics and antitumor activity were further investigated. India has wide variety of zingiberaceae plants with the. Kencur kaempferia galanga cultivation 120608 youtube. This plant is possibly native to india, where it is widespread in the wild throughout the plains of india, particularly in. Kaempferia parviflora thai ginseng is a herb that has some historical and medicinal usage for treating metabolic ailments and improving vitality in thailand and limited to surrounding regions. Proh hom in thai name is a plant belonging to the zingiberaceae family. Compositon of the essential oil of rhizomes of kaempferia. A number of bioactive phytochemicals like esters, terpenoids, flavonoids, polysaccharides, diarylheptanoids, cyclic lipodepsipeptide, phenolic acids and glucoside have been isolated from the rhizomes of k. Tanaman kencur merupakan golongan rimpang yang memiliki manfaat untuk tubuh manusia. Jul 09, 2012 kaempferia galanga, commonly known as kencur is a monocotyledonous plant in the ginger family.
Galanga is a small, stemless perennial herb growing up to 45cm tall from a rhizomatous rootstock. Sebagai obat, kencur memiliki khasiatnya untuk mengatasi masalah kesehatan seperti. It is mostly cultivated in southeast asian countries viz. The compositon of the essential oil of rhizomes of kaempferia galanga l. This plant has been found in south india and southeast asia such as malaysia, indonesia, and thailand.
The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 250781 with original publication details. Klasifikasi dan morfologi kencur kaempferia galangal l. Phytochemistry and medicinal properties of kaempferia. Toxicity of crude rhizome extract of kaempferia galanga l. Kaempferia galanga is used as an herb in cooking in indonesia, where it is called kencur cekur in malaysia, and especially in javanese and balinese cuisines. The uv spectrum, highperformance gel permeation chromatography hpgpc, fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy ftir, and ion chromatography ic were employed to evaluate the structural characteristics, and. The major compound reported by many researchers was found to be ethyl pmethoxycinnamate and methyl. Kg, commonly known as cekor is one of those precious. Scope this standard prescribes the specification and identification for quality criteria of kaempferia galanga l. Kg is a small monocotyledonous herb from zingiberaceae that is well known for its medicinal properties since. India has wide variety of zingiberaceae plants with the existence of 20 genera more.
Compositon of the essential oil of rhizomes of kaempferia galanga l. Their radical scavenging ability was assayed by using the 2,2diphenyl1picrylhydrazyl dpph assay method. It is found primarily in open areas in indonesia, southern china, taiwan, cambodia, and india, but is also widely cultivated throughout southeast asia. Pharmacological importance of kaempferia galanga zingiberaceae. Arumugam department of botany, annamalai university, annamalai nagar608 002, chidambaram, tamil nadu, india corresponding author. Phenolics were isolated and identified from the rhizomes of kaempferia galanga l. Phytochemical screening of the rhizome of kaempferia galanga 1rajendra ce, 1gopal s magadum, 1mahaboob ali nadaf, 1yashoda s. Extracts of kg have antiinflammatory, analgesic, nematicidal, mosquito repellent, larvicidal, vasorelaxant, sedative, antineoplastic, antimicrobial, antioxidant. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 250781. Biological and chemical properties of kaempferia galanga l. The oil contained 54 components, of which the major constituents were ethyl trans. Extracts of kg have antiinflammatory, analgesic, nematicidal, mosquito repellent, larvicidal, vasorelaxant, sedative. Chemical components and biological activities of volatile oil.
A perennial aromatic herb with very fragrant underground parts. The rhizomes of an acaulescent perennial herb, kaempferia galanga linn family. Besides malaysia, it can be found in southern china, indochina and india kanjanapothi et al, 2004. Currently, the research on thai ginseng is at a moderate level and starting to get human trials. Rhizome as a potential dental plaque preventive agent article pdf available february 2010 with 83 reads how we measure reads. The ethanolic extract, when tested by the hippocratic screening test. Note, however, that some of these very much look like names for zedoary. Taksonomi kaempferia galanga l kencur kedudukan tanaman dalam tata nama sistematika tumbuhan adalah. Phytochemistry, pharmacological activities and uses of.
Phytochemistry and medicinal properties of kaempferia galanga. This research aimed at exploring phenolics from the kaempferia galanga l. Structural characterization and antitumor activity of. Zingiberaceae was studied by conventional pharmacological methods including the hippocratic screening test, and acute and subacute toxicities in rats. Supinya tewtrakul1, supreeya yuenyongsawad2, sopa kummee3 and latthya atsawajaruwan4 abstract tewtrakul, s. Kaempferia parviflora supplement health benefits, dosage. A study has been carried out on the compounds of kaempferia galanga l. Sample f3 or dark chocolate bar with the addition of 0. Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as kencur, aromatic ginger, sand ginger, cutcherry, or resurrection lily, is a monocotyledonous plant in the ginger family, and one of four plants called galangal. In the above list, names that are probably referring to k. The one inch flowers are white with a purple spot on the lip, and appear singly in the center of the plant. Phenolics from the rhizomes of kaempferia galanga l.