Galangal is a member of the ginger family and is commonly used in Thai cooking. Galangal has been shown to improve sperm count and function, reduce inflammation, fight and prevent infections, ease digestive issues, and support cognitive health. According to research, galangal can effectively fight and prevent a wide range of cancers and tumours, making it a potentially revolutionary cancer-fighting agent.
As ginger’s more exotic sister🦄, galangal has a unique flavour profile that adds depth to authentic South-East Asian cuisine. On top of its deliciously fragrant flavour, it has been known to support brain health 🧠, ease digestive issues and may soon be used as a potentially revolutionary cancer-fighting agent. Galangal also contains iron, vitamin C and vitamin A to add to these benefits. Load up on our Thai Red and Thai Green curry pastes for a galangal hit!
Alpinia galanga or what we know as galangal is a favourite in thai cuisine. But along with the delicious flavor it adds to food, the rhizome is very good for asthma, bronchitis and a stuffy nose. Make a concentrated juice of the rhizome and consume a few times a day.
• Dried Galangal (Thai Ginger) from Thailand. Net wt: 50g.
• Primarily used in Asian Cuisine, Galangal Root is a power-packed ingredient which will want you longing for more.
• Can be used to make herbal Tea, steams, aroma potions etc.
• Use these to make flavourful stock, soups or a bowl of rich Tom Kha Soup.
GALANGAL ROOT HEALTH BENEFITS:
Galangal root is a spice that is related to ginger and turmeric. It is often used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment. It can give your food flavor, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. It may also be good for your health in a lot of ways.
◉ Galangal is high in antioxidants- Galangal has a lot of polyphenols, which are a type of antioxidant. Studies have shown that polyphenols help with cognition by improving memory, lowering your LDL cholesterol (the bad kind), which helps prevent heart disease, and lowering blood sugar, which helps prevent diabetes from starting.
◉ Contains anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties- “Galangal has also been shown to have antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. This means that it helps reduce inflammation, which can cause joint pain, and protects the body from harmful microorganisms and bacteria. This keeps diseases and parasites from spreading, “Zeitlin explains.
◉ Helps improve male fertility- Some studies show that eating galangal root may also make men more fertile. But most of the research that has been done so far has been done on animals or in test tubes, and there aren’t many published studies that link galangal root directly to these benefits in people. Because of this, we need more solid scientific research before we can come to any firm conclusions.
Also, more research needs to be done to figure out how much galangal root a person can safely eat to get these health benefits and avoid any possible side effects.
◉ Contains active, cancer-fighting compounds- Studies in test tubes have shown that galangin, a type of flavonoid found in galangal root, and other properties in the spice have some promising anti-cancer effects on a number of different types of cancer, including leukemia, melanoma, pancreatic cancer, hepatoma, colon cancer, and more. Again, more research on humans is needed to find out if these active compounds really do help stop the growth and spread of some cancer cells.
