Healthy in general, as most gingers, this Kaempferia is used as a strengthener or aphrodisiac since immemorial times. It is also a nice ornamental: flowers are not too exciting (parvi-flora means small flowered) but leaves are glossy and wavy. Surasak et al. in 2017 published "Among the Hmong hill tribe, <<Kaempferia parviflora>> is widely believed to reduce perceived effort, improve physical work capacity, and prolong hill trekking. A number of pharmacological studies of Krachaidum have shown the following properties: antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antidepressive, anticholinesterase, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti–-peptic ulcer, cardioprotective, antiobesity activity, and aphrodisiac." It is a summer-grower and it usually wakes up in late june
Cultivation |
Protected |
Plant origin |
Asia |
Presentation |
Bare root |
Max. Size |
20cm-30cm |
Botanical family |
Zingiberaceae |
Light |
Shade |
Light |
Medium |
Minimum winter temperature |
0 ºC to 15 ºC |
Flowering Season |
Summer |
Plant type |
Herbaceous |
Color |
Green |
Care |
Pot |
Shape |
Perennials |