Ayurvedic Raw Dried Lesser Galangal | Chitharathai | Kulanjan | Chittaratha | Dumparaashtrakamu | Treats Disgestive and Respiratory Disorders – 100g

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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