Galangal Ground – Lesser Alpinia Officinarum Powdered

Description

In Asia, the rhizomes are ground to powder for use in curries, drinks, and jellies. In India, an extract is used in perfumes, and Tatars prepare a tea with it.

Alpinia officinarum contains high concentrations of the flavonol galangin, which has been shown to slow the increase and growth of breast tumor cells. Historically, the rhizomes were reputed to have stimulant and digestive effects.

Lesser galangal is often misused as the name for Kaempferia galanga that is used in Indonesia, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries.

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