Herb of the Month - August 2026

Discover Krachai Dum (Thai Black Ginger)

Every month we shine a spotlight on one of our favourite ethnobotanicals. It's our way of introducing customers to herbs they may never have discovered otherwise.

For August, we're featuring Krachai Dum (Kaempferia parviflora) - better known as Thai Black Ginger.

To celebrate, we're offering:

• FREE 3g sample with every order throughout August
• 15% off all Krachai Dum powder
• Available in 50g, 250g and 1kg sizes while stocks last.

What is Krachai Dum?

Krachai Dum is a member of the ginger family native to Thailand, where it has been used for centuries in traditional herbal medicine. Unlike culinary ginger, the rhizome has a distinctive deep purple-black interior, giving rise to the names Black Ginger and Thai Black Ginger.

Traditionally, it has been valued as a herb for vitality, endurance and healthy ageing. Today it has become increasingly popular among athletes, biohackers and herbal enthusiasts as scientific research continues to investigate its effects on exercise performance, circulation and metabolic health.

A Long History of Traditional Use

In Thailand, Krachai Dum has long been regarded as a tonic herb.

Traditional practitioners have used it to support:

• Physical stamina
• Energy and vitality
• Healthy circulation
• General wellbeing
• Male vitality

It has also developed a reputation among Muay Thai practitioners, where it has traditionally been consumed before training and competition.

While traditional use provides valuable historical context, modern researchers are now beginning to investigate many of these traditional applications using contemporary scientific methods.

Why We Like It

One thing we appreciate about Krachai Dum is that it bridges traditional herbal knowledge and modern wellness.

It isn't a harsh stimulant and it isn't intended to replace caffeine. Instead, many people use it as part of a daily routine to support an active lifestyle.

The powdered rhizome has a pleasant earthy flavour with gentle spicy notes, making it easy to add to smoothies, herbal teas or capsules.

How to Use

Most people simply mix around 1–1.5 grams (approximately half to one teaspoon) into warm water, tea or a smoothie.

Because it is traditionally used as a daily tonic rather than a one-off herb, many people prefer using it consistently for several weeks.

Free Sample with Every Order

Never tried Krachai Dum?

Throughout August we'll include a FREE 3g sample with every qualifying order while stocks last.

It's enough to prepare a few servings and decide whether this fascinating Thai botanical deserves a place in your own herbal collection.

Save 15% Throughout August

We're also offering 15% off our entire Krachai Dum range.

Choose from:

• 50g
• 250g
• 1kg

Whether you're trying it for the first time or already a fan, August is the perfect opportunity to stock up and save.

Explore Something New

One of the goals of our Herb of the Month programme is to encourage exploration. There are hundreds of fascinating plants with long histories of traditional use, and many remain relatively unknown outside their native cultures.

If Krachai Dum is new to you, August is the perfect time to discover why this remarkable member of the ginger family has attracted growing interest from herbalists, athletes and researchers alike.

Happy exploring,

The MindFuel Team