Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Alpinia calcarata
English Name: Lesser Galangal
Tamil Name: Sitharathai / சித்தரத்தை
Malayalam Name: Chittaratha, Kolinchi / ചിറ്റരത്ത , കോലിഞ്ചി
Telugu Name: Dumparaashtrakamu / దుంపరాష్ట్రకము
Hindi Name: Kulanjan / कुलंजन
Description:
Lesser galangal is a perennial herb that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and grows up to one to two meters tall. Lesser galangal is commonly called greater galangal. Lesser galangal is a traditional herb native to India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It has been used as a primary herb in ancient Ayurveda as it has various medicinal properties and health benefits. Lesser Galangal is naturally good for human health and has valuable medicinal properties.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 60
- Total Fat: 0.5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Net carbs: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin A: 0μg
- Vitamin C: 0mg
- Calcium: 0mg
- Iron: 0mg
Health Benefits:
- Lesser galangal helps to treat digestive problems.
- Lesser galangal helps to treat rheumatic ailments.
- Lesser galangal helps to increase sperm counts.
- Lesser galangal helps to treat headaches, cough, fever, and indigestion.
- Lesser galangal helps to treat respiratory disorders in children.
Dosage of Lesser Galangal:
Lesser galangal for digestive problems:
Take 1 to 5 grams of lesser galangal powder. Consume it twice a day before meals to treat digestive problems.
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