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Emprit ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Amarum) is used by the people of Duwet Krajan Village, Tumpang District, Malang Regency, among others, for medicinal plants. The utilization of these plants is a local wisdom of the community. The purpose of this study was to analyze the use of emprit ginger as a medicinal plant by the people of Duwet Krajan Village, Tumpang District, Malang Regency. This research was conducted by survey method with semi-structured interview techniques and observations. Research data is categorized as the types of utilization, processing methods, compounding methods, methods of acquisition, and conservation efforts. 10 people respondents were determined using a purposive sampling method based on their knowledge of emprit ginger and their participation in training held by the Manpower Office. Analysis of the data was done using descriptive analysis techniques and literature studies. The results showed that 60% utilization is for the purpose of warming the body, treated aches of 10%, dizziness by 20%, colds by 30%, chills by 20% and relieving coughs by 100%. The method of processing is by making instant ginger powder by 70%, drying by 20%, and boiling at 10%. The way of compounding is by brewing without any additional ingredients by 50% and brewing with additional ingredients by 50%. The way to obtain the ginger is by buying 10% and cultivating in the field or yard by 90%. Conservation efforts are carried out by cultivating in the field or yard as a form of livelihood in the local community.