🌿 What is Lesser Galangal?
Lesser Galangal Powder is made from the rhizome of Alpinia officinarum and is traditionally valued for its aromatic and warming qualities. Common in Siddha, Ayurveda, and folk remedies.
🌱 Description
Botanical Name: Alpinia officinarum
Type: Herbal root powder
Color: Brownish
Texture: Fine, fibrous powder
Source: Naturally dried rhizomes
🌍 Habitat & Source
Cultivated in South India and Himalayan regions. Roots are dried and powdered using traditional methods.
🌟 Traditional Uses
• Aromatic ingredient in herbal blends
• Used in traditional formulations
• Warming herb
🧪 Active Components
• Galangol
• Flavonoids
• Natural aromatic oils
🍵 Usage & Dosage
Use ¼–½ teaspoon in herbal preparations or with warm water.
English: Lesser Galangal Powder, Alpinia Powder
Tamil: சிறுத்தரை பொடி
Telugu: చిట్రాతై పొడి
Kannada: ಸಣ್ಣ ಗಲಂಗಲ್ ಪುಡಿ
Malayalam: ചിത്തറത്തൈ പൊടി
Hindi: कुलंजन पाउडर
Marathi: कुलंजन पावडर
Gujarati: કુલંજન પાવડર
Bengali: ছোট গালাঙ্গাল গুঁড়ো
Punjabi: ਕੁਲੰਜਨ ਪਾਊਡਰ
Sanskrit: कुलञ्जन चूर्ण
Urdu: کلنجن پاؤڈر
Lesser Galangal Powder (Chitharathai)
🥗 Nutritional / Herbal Facts & Information
Lesser Galangal root provides naturally pungent components:
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Galangin & Flavonoids: Known for traditional warming qualities.
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Aromatic Oils: Give natural fragrance and potency.
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Trace Minerals: Small amounts naturally present.
⚖️ Suggested Dosage & Use
⚠️ Caution
Lesser Galangal Powder (Chitharathai)
🧺 Preparation & Use
Herbal Decoction:
Boil ½ teaspoon in water for soothing traditional preparations.
Internal Use:
Mix a pinch with honey for warming benefits.
External Use:
Make a paste with warm water for traditional chest applications.
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