Origin: Indonesia
Plant part: rhizomes

Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as aromatic ginger, sand ginger, or kencur, is a rhizomatous herb native to Southeast Asia. Its essential oil, extracted from the rhizomes, holds a special place in traditional medicine and perfumery. Its unique scent profile makes kaempferia galanga oil a prized ingredient in perfumes and aromatherapy blends.

Kaempferia galanga belongs to the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the rhizomes. The resulting oil is pale yellow and exudes a warm, spicy, and slightly camphoraceous aroma, making it distinct among ginger family oils.