Galangal

Galangal is an inborn plant of Southeast Asia, where the land contains a good amount of soils and lots of sunlight. It has been there until it has become part of Asian cultures. Galangal, along with ginger, come from rhizome family. The aroma and health usage comes from its roots. It has various usages such as flavoring to Asian cuisine and medicinal usages.The eminent Hildegard of Bingen, a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, even regarded galangal as ‘the miracle root’ as it has many usages of medicinal usages. Its use as herbal medicine has been known for years. It also helps to lower blood pressure. It can be used as anti-oxidant, anti-inflammation, anti-fungal, as well as pain reliever, too.