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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 form of local wisdom that is owned by the community. The purpose of this study was to analyze the use of empirical 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 in the form of types of utilization, processing methods, compounding methods, methods of acquisition, and conservation efforts. Respondents numbered 10 people determined by purposive sampling method based on knowledge of ginger empiric and their participation in training held by the Manpower Office. Data analysis used descriptive analysis techniques and literature studies. The results of the study showed the types of utilization, namely treating cold by 30%, treating fever by 20%, relieving coughs by 100%, treating dizziness by 20%, warming the body by 60%, and treating aches of 10%. 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 get it is by buying 10% and cultivating in the field/yard by 90%. Conservation efforts are carried out, namely by cultivating in the field/yard also carried out as a form of livelihood of the local community.