Lesser Galangal Powder / Chitharathai Podi / Kulanjan / Dhumparastma / Chittaratha / Dumparaashtrakamu / Sughandavachi-100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Alpinia Calcarata

English Name: Lesser Galangal 

Tamil Name: Chitharathai , Sitharathai / சித்தரத்தை , சித்தரத்தை

Hindi Name: Kulanjan / कुलंजन

Sanskrit Name: Dhumparastma, Kulanjan / धूमपरस्तमा, कुलंजनी

Malayalam Name: Chittaratha, Kolinchi / ചിറ്റരത്ത , കോലിഞ്ചി

Telugu Name: Dumparaashtrakamu, Sanna / దుంపరాష్ట్రకము, సన్న

Description:

Alpinia calcarata is the botanical name of lesser galangal that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Lesser galangal is a perennial herb that grows up to 9 to 14 inches tall. Lesser galangal is commonly known as Siamese ginger, sand ginger, and Thai ginger. Lesser galangal is a tropical evergreen perennial herb with a thick aromatic rhizome. Lesser galangal is found in southeast Asian countries and is widely helpful in herbal medicines and culinary uses.

Nutrition Facts:

• Energy: 38 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 9.62 g
• Dietary fiber: 1 g
• Fat: 0.04 g
• Protein: 0.76 g

Health Benefits:

• Lesser galangal helps to improve blood circulation in the body.
• Lesser galangal is widely helpful in treating hair-related ailments.
• Lesser galangal helps to rejuvenate the skin and make the skin look younger.
• Lesser galangal contains a rich source of antioxidants that helps to protect the cells from free radicals.
• Lesser galangal has anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce inflammations.
• Lesser galangal helps to remove toxins from the body.
• Lesser galangal helps to prevent the risk of heart diseases.
• Lesser galangal helps to maintain a healthy digestive system.
• Lesser galangal helps to increase the sperm count in men.
• Lesser galangal helps to treat respiratory disorders like asthma.
• Lesser galangal is the best remedy for morning sickness, motion sickness, and seasickness.
• Lesser galangal helps to provide relief from muscle cramps. 

Dosage of Lesser Galangal Powder:

For Internal Use:

Take a required amount of lesser galangal and boil it with hot water. Consume this mixture twice a day to treat respiratory ailments.

For External Use:

Take a required amount of lesser galangal and mix it with honey and lime juice. Make a paste and apply it to the face. It helps to give smooth and youthful skin.