Alpinia officinarum leaf

Alpinia officinarum, commonly known as lesser galangal, is a perennial herb belonging to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), native to Southeast China and cultivated in various parts of Asia. While the rhizome is traditionally and widely used in culinary and ethnomedicine, the leaves of Alpinia officinarum also contain bioactive phytochemicals, including flavonoids like galangin, diarylheptanoids, and volatile oils. Extracts from the leaves have been investigated for various pharmacological activities, supporting their potential use in traditional health practices and as a dietary supplement. The plant has a long history of use in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Other names

Lesser galangal leafGalangal leaf