Sunthi (Zingiber officinale var. amarum)

Small ginger (jahe emprit) is known to contain a much higher concentration of oleoresin compared to large ginger (jahe gajah), giving it a stronger pungency and warming effect due to its lower water content. The compound gingerol serves as its main bioactive component, providing a fresh, sharp heat while offering anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting activity. Its essential oil content—especially zingiberene—is also more concentrated, resulting in a sharper aroma and delivering both relaxing and antiseptic effects on the respiratory tract. Additionally, jahe emprit contains protease enzymes that help break down proteins during digestion, enhancing comfort and improving overall digestive efficiency.

Jahe emprit is recognized as the gold-standard variety for herbal medicine and is considered the “premium” ginger in the traditional remedy industry because it offers an ideal balance of pungency, strong aroma, and optimal starch content for efficient extraction. Its benefits are highly effective for relieving masuk angin and nausea, working quickly to ease bloating, chills, and queasiness thanks to its instant warming profile. In addition, its essential oils possess natural antibacterial activity capable of inhibiting gut pathogens such as E. coli and throat-infecting bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus. Regular consumption of jahe emprit extract has also been shown to help lower blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity, making it beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes.