SUPHERB® Galangal Root

  • Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
  • English/Common Name: Galangal
  • Botanical Name: Alpinia galanga
  • Indian Names: Kulanjan
  • Origin: India

Aroma

Pungent, peppery, and pine-like with a sharp, citrusy note.

Texture

A fibrous powder from the rhizome.

Color

A pale, creamy-white to light tan powder.

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

Overview

Often called “Siamese Ginger,” Galangal is a rhizome that is a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly in Thai soups and curries. Its flavor is sharper, more peppery, and more pine-like than ginger. It contains a variety of antioxidants that contribute to its anti-inflammatory and other health benefits.

  • French: Galanga
  • German: Galgant
  • Chinese: Gāoliáng jiāng (高良姜)
  • Arabic: ﺧوﻟﻧﺟﺎن (Khawlanjan)
  • Spanish: Galanga
  • Russian: Галангал (Galangal)
  • Japanese: ガランガル (Garangaru)

Galangal is a warming and stimulating spice, closely related to ginger and turmeric. In traditional medicine, it is used to aid digestion, relieve nausea, and combat inflammation. Its pungent and heating nature makes it excellent for pacifying Vata and Kapha doshas. It is also used to relieve coughs and clear congestion in the chest.

  • For Culinary Flavor: Use the powder to add an authentic, sharp, and aromatic flavor to Thai and Indonesian dishes like Tom Yum soup and curries.
  • For a Warming Digestive Tea: Steep a small amount of the powder in hot water for a pungent tea that can help settle the stomach.

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Sourcing

We source high-quality, aromatic Galangal rhizomes from cultivators in Northeastern India.

Purity & Processing

The rhizomes are carefully cleaned, sliced, dried, and ground to preserve their potent flavor and volatile compounds.

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