Galangal

Galangal is a rhizome of plants in the ginger family Zingiberaceae, with culinary and medicinal uses. Galangal, a herb like ginger and turmeric and also called as Siamese Ginger. This tuber is known to have numerous medicinal and health benefits. It is rich source of iron, sodium, vitamins A and C, it contains flavanoids and phytonutrients.

 

Benefits & Uses

Galangal contains a host of anti-oxidants that helps to minimise the damage caused by free radicals and other toxins in the body.

Galangal is commonly used as a seasoning ingredient in food, many seafood and meat dishes use galangal for seasoning.

Galangal contains anti-inflammatory properties and therefore is beneficial in treatment of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Galangal used for flavor salads, soups and stews, or grind it and use it in curry pastes and sauces.

Galangal is an aromatic stimulant, carminative and stomachic.

Galangal used against nausea, flatulence, dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh and enteritis.