Dried Lesser Galangal / Chitharathai
$9.00 – $90.00
Origin: India
The leaf and root of the galangal are used in powder and juice form in Ayurveda. It has numerous health benefits that help to treat various health problems. In Ayurveda, it is considered a good remedy for jaundice, fever, bone disorders, and heart ailments.
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Alpinia
Species: A. galanga
Binomial name: Alpinia galanga
Lesser Galangal is botanically known as Alpinia officinarum. The native of this spice is Southern Asia, which is closely related to turmeric and ginger. Traditionally, the Galangal roots are used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. This plant is similar to turmeric and ginger, so it can be eaten as cooked or fresh. It is a popular spice used in Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Thai dishes. Galangal has a sharp peppery and citrusy flavor.
This galangal skin is paler and smoother than ginger and its flesh is tougher. You can also use it like ginger, but you should crush or finely slice before using it. Galangal is highly used for its nutritional value and health benefits, it helps to cure various diseases of ancient times.
Health Benefits
- Galangal roots are a rich source of antioxidants that helps to protect the cells from free radical damages.
- Galangal roots also help to boost male fertility, it increases sperm count and motility.
- This herbal plant has a high potassium level that maintains normal blood pressure. It also helps to remove LDL cholesterol in the blood. So galangal helps to prevent stroke and heart attack.
- Galangal has valuable dietary fiber that ensures proper bowel movement and regulates kidney function.
- The amino acid in the galangal also helped to build healthy skin cells.
| Weight | .1 kg |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16 Oz (453 grams), 35 Oz (1 kg), 4 Oz (113 grams), 8 Oz (226 grams) |
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