Dried Lesser Galangal | Sitharathai | Alpinia Officinarum

Description:

Lesser Galangal is a perennial herb in the ginger family. The leaves grow green on long stems that stand straight from the ground, and the leaves reach 25 cm in length. The white with yellow and red variegated fragrant flowers bloom in this plant. The taste of the leaves is like ginger. It was used as a primary herb in ancient Ayurveda because of its various medicinal properties and health benefits.

Nutritional Value of Lesser Galangal:

• Dietary fiber: 1 g
• Fat: 0.04 g
• Protein: 0.76 g
• Calcium: 5%
• Iron: 1%
• Magnesium: 2%
• Manganese: 1%
• Potassium: 5%
• Thiamine (B1): 3%
• Riboflavin (B2): 2%
• Niacin (B3): 1%
• Vitamin B6: 3%
• Vitamin C: 73%

Health Benefits:

Relieving Inflammation:

  Lesser galangal relieve the discomforts caused due to inflammation in the stomach

Improve Digestion:

  Lesser galangal is high in fiber, which helps improve digestion and helps manage digestive issues.

Control asthma:

 The anti-inflammatory properties of this herb help to control and cure asthma.

Reduces Fever:

  lesser galangal has antibacterial properties, it cures fever.

Improves Skin quality:

   The antifungal properties of this plant are curing skin problems and allergies.

 Cure arthritis:

   Lesser galangal has amazing anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial in the treatment of arthritis.

Cure hair problems;

   The antifungal properties of the plant are effective in treating and removing dandruff.

How to consume:

• Heat 1 cup of milk with 2 tsp of green tea powder and 10-15 grams of lesser galangal, stir well. Allow it to steep for 15 minutes, strain through a mesh strainer, and drink it.
• Grind dried galangal into powder form. Mix with honey and swallow twice a day. 
• Take 5-10 g of lesser galangal mix with water. Bring to a boil for a few minutes. Strain the contents and add honey to the taste.

Side Effects:

There are no side effects in using this product.

Manufacturing Method:

Our herbs are 100% naturally harvested, dried, and processed without chemical interactions.