This plant is related to Alpinia officinarum , ginger and turmeric. (ergo-log.com)
Chaucer mentions it in "The Canterbury Tales" and spells it "galyngale", but it was the lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum, that was popular in his time as it is more pungent than the Greater one which is Alpinia galanga . (blogspot.com)
Alpinia officinarum is a herbaceous plant can grow up to ten feet in height, though three to five feet is more common. (findmeacure.com)
Alpinia officinarum contains high concentrations of the flavonol galangin, which has been shown to slow the increase and growth of breast tumor cells. (findmeacure.com)
Rhizome4
Alpinia galanga, a plant in the ginger family, bears a rhizome used largely as an herb in Unani medicine and as a spice in Arab cuisine and Southeast Asian cookery. (wikipedia.org)
This plant's rhizome is the "galangal" used most often in cookery. (wikipedia.org)
Galangal (alpinia galanga) A close relative of ginger, this rhizome appears in curry pastes from Malaysia, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia. (astray.com)
Zingiberaceae4
The AL22 strain was isolated from the rhizosphere soil of Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd (Zingiberaceae) and identified as Microbispora sp. (scialert.net)
Common herbal classics and other famous herbal classics defined the herb Sharpleaf Galangal Fruit(Yi Zhi Ren) as the fruit of the Zingiberaceae family plant species (1).Alpinia oxyphylla Miq. (tcmfans.club)
It is a plant of the Alpinia genus, the Zingiberaceae family (ginger family) of the Scitamineae order. (tcmfans.club)
is a plant of the Zingiberaceae family (ginger family) and Alpinia Roxb genus, it is commonly known as Yì Zhì (literally it means benefit wisdom). (tcmfans.club)
Rasna4
Ayurveda considers A. galanga (Sanskrit:-rasna) as a Vata Shamana drug. (wikipedia.org)
Rasna (Alpinia Galanga) - Uses, Health Benefits, Medicinal Properties (Ref: Bhavaprakasa Nighantu) Introduction According to above-mentioned verse of Bhavprakash Nighantu shape of leaves of this herb resembles like the shape of the tongue. (planetayurveda.com)
Rasna (Alpinia galanga) is mentioned in the following ailment pages. (biogetica.com)
Lesser galangal Domesticated plants and animals of Austronesia Duke, James A. (wikipedia.org)
The Greater galangal grows to a height of 5 feet and the Lesser one to around 3 feet. (blogspot.com)
Lesser galangal) Used in Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian cooking, galangal is very aromatic, with a spicy, peppery taste. (richters.com)
Hong Kong is the commercial center for the sale and distribution of the lesser galangal. (findmeacure.com)
Lesser galangal is often misled the name for Kaempferia galanga that is used in Indonesia, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries. (findmeacure.com)
Extract3
a triple-blind clinical trial found Alpinia galanga extract effective in alleviating erectile dysfunction induced as a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant medications. (wikipedia.org)
The researchers used an alcohol-based Alpinia galanga extract they made themselves. (ergo-log.com)
OmniActive Health Technologies' enXtra is a proprietary extract of Alpinia galanga (Thai ginger). (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
Rhizomes5
There is yet another variety, Keampferia galanga , all of which have rhizomes which resemble ginger and turmeric . (blogspot.com)
The objective of the current study was to investigate the influence of synergism of the dry powder of Alpinia galanga rhizomes (AGR) and/or zinc sulfate in the diet on semen quality and reproductive traits of California rabbit bucks. (bvsalud.org)
The plant's rhizomes, the part known as galangal, are thin and tough, and they are the principal reason the plant is cultivated. (findmeacure.com)
The rhizomes, known as galangal, are valued for their spicy flavor and aromatic scent. (findmeacure.com)
The galangal rhizomes were widely used in ancient and medieval Europe , where they were reputed to smell of roses and taste of spice. (findmeacure.com)
Turmeric3
And just like ginger and turmeric , Alpinia galanga may increase testosterone levels. (ergo-log.com)
Mix the nuts, chilli, coriander seeds, galangal, garlic and turmeric into a paste with a little oil (* sesame mixed with olive oil is good) and rub over and into the chicken. (blogspot.com)
Some of the most well known herbs in this family are Galangal, Cardamom, True Ginger, & Turmeric. (lonestarnursery.com)
Curries1
Use Herbie's Spices Galangal Slices in soups such as Tom Yum, and the powder in curries, stir-frys and sauces. (herbies.com.au)
Cardamom1
The fruits of the plant (berries) can be used in cooking as a substitute for cardamom seeds, and galangal powder goes well with fish and seafood as well as poultry, but you only need a little to flavour a dish. (blogspot.com)
Lengkuas1
Its common names include greater galangal, lengkuas, and blue ginger. (wikipedia.org)
Curcuma2
Some of the names have become generalized and are also applied to other species of Alpinia as well as for Curcuma zedoaria. (wikipedia.org)
Di cinsên Alpinia , Cornukaempferia , Curcuma , Etlingera , Globba , Hedychium , Renealmia û Zingiber de hin cure hene ku bo xemlê tên çandin. (wikipedia.org)
Spices1
Spices: A Note on Galangal (Greater Galangal, Thai Ginger). (findmeacure.com)
Efficacy2
with a detailed introduction to the botanical features of this plant species, the growth characteristics, and ecological environment of this plant species, the features of the herb Sharpleaf Galangal Seed, its pharmacological actions, medicinal efficacy, and administration guide. (tcmfans.club)
You may be forgiven for thinking that the Latin name Alpinia has something to do with the Alps, but you would be mistaken as this genus was named after a famous 17th century Italian botanist, Prospero Alpino. (blogspot.com)
Herb3
The article gives records of the herb Sharpleaf Galangal Seed, its English name, Latin name, property and flavor, its botanical source one plant species, ①.Alpinia oxyphylla Miq. (tcmfans.club)
The herb Semen Alpiniae Oxyphyllae is the dried ripe seed of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq. (tcmfans.club)
The herb is commonly known as Semen Alpiniae Oxyphyllae, Sharpleaf Galangal Seed, Yì Zhì Rén. (tcmfans.club)
Ingredient2
Alpinia galanga is a commonly used ingredient in Asian food and traditional medicine. (vediclifesciences.com)
Alpinia galanga leaf is an ingredient known for its anti-ageing properties. (marykay.co.uk)
Semen3
Introduction of Yi Zhi Ren:Sharpleaf Galangal Seed or Semen Alpiniae Oxyphyllae,Yì Zhì Rén.Alpinia oxyphylla Miq. (tcmfans.club)
Impact of Alpinia galanga and zinc on semen quality and some reproductive hormone constituents in California rabbit bucks. (bvsalud.org)
Plant2
Laos powder, found in every supermarket, is made from the roots of the Asian plant Alpinia galanga . (ergo-log.com)
The plant Alpinia oxyphylla Miq prefers a warm, humid climate. (tcmfans.club)
Southeast Asia1
Native to grassland areas of southern China, and Southeast Asia in general, galangal is now cultivated as a spice and as a medicine throughout much of tropical Asia. (herbalterra.com)
Indonesian1
Indonesian rendang is usually spiced with galangal. (wikipedia.org)