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Fingerroot: The Ancient Thai Healing Herb

By Palang Holistic · May 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Fingerroot: The Ancient Thai Healing Herb

Fingerroot, known botanically as Boesenbergia rotunda, has been used in Thai traditional medicine for centuries. Named for its cluster of slender, finger-like roots, it's prized for its warming, soothing properties.

Modern interest in fingerroot centers on its natural compounds, which are studied for their anti-inflammatory and wellness-supporting potential.

In our kitchen, cold-pressing preserves the root's delicate actives — which is why VITAsip captures it as a daily sip, and why our Finger Root Spray harnesses it for targeted muscle relief.

It's a beautiful example of traditional wisdom meeting modern wellness: a single root, two very different ways to bring it into your daily ritual.