#Zingiberligulatum

In the heart of Thai traditional medicine, where ancient wisdom merges with daily wellness, the humble dried ginger, known in scientific circles as Zingiber ligulatum Roxb., stands as a quiet champion. Prized for generations throughout Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand, this distinct member of the Zingiberaceae family is celebrated not only as a culinary spice but also as a key player in indigenous healing rituals. Today, as researchers turn a critical eye to herbal remedies, the traditional uses and chemical treasures of Zingiber ligulatum are being re-examined under the lens of modern science—with fascinating results.

In Thai traditional medicine, the modest dried ginger Zingiber ligulatum Roxb. stands as a quiet bridge between age-old wisdom and today’s wellness. Esteemed across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, this ginger relative is valued as both a culinary spice and a therapeutic staple. Today’s researchers are re-examining its traditional uses and chemical properties through a modern scientific lens, with intriguing early findings.

For generations, Thai healers have used the dried rhizome, known locally as khing haeng, to address a range of ailments. Its sharp aroma and warming profile feature in remedies for indigestion, gas, gastroesophageal reflux, and even hemorrhoids, according to ethnobotanical surveys from Nakhon Si Thammarat and other regions. Healers describe how dried ginger supports digestion, helps expel gas, and restores internal balance—an idea rooted in Thai concepts of vitality and wind energy that blends Buddhist and local spiritual perspectives.