Jamu Classic
Kencur Oil (Sand Ginger)
Minyak Kencur — Kaempferia galanga
Kencur (Kaempferia galanga) is one of the most important medicinal plants in Indonesian tradition, a cornerstone of jamu herbal preparations. The essential oil is dominated by ethyl p-methoxycinnamate — a unique compound with significant pharmaceutical research interest for anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. Indonesia is the primary global source of this distinctively Indonesian botanical.
Origin:Java, Sumatra, Bali
Aroma:Unique, intensely aromatic with a strong methyl p-methoxycinnamate character — warm, slightly sweet, camphorous, and medicinal. Distinctly different from galangal, with a richer, more complex spice-resin profile deeply associated with Indonesian jamu tradition.
Form:Pale yellow to amber, mobile liquid
Applications
Traditional Jamu FormulationsPharmaceuticalNatural CosmeticsNiche FragranceFood Flavoring
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Indonesian Name | Minyak Kencur |
| Botanical Name | Kaempferia galanga |
| Plant Part | Rhizome |
| Origin | Java, Sumatra, Bali |
| Ethyl p-Methoxycinnamate | 55–75% |
| Ethyl Cinnamate | 10–20% |
| Pentadecane | 5–10% |
| Specific Gravity | 0.968–0.990 |
| Refractive Index | 1.508–1.522 |
| Documentation | GC-MS, COA, MSDS per batch |
| MOQ | 5 kg |
| Packaging | 5 kg, 10 kg can |
| Lead Time | 7–14 days FOB Jakarta/Surabaya |