Dried Lesser Galangal | Chitharathai | Sitharathai | Alpinia Officinarum

The botanical name of the Lesser Galangal is Alpinia Calcarata which belongs to the ginger family. The native place of this medicinal herb is India. It is one of the vigorous species that grows easily. This plant is short foliage and a prolific plant. The leaf color of this plant is dull dark green, and it produces yellow and red fragrant flowers. It has been used as a primary herb in ancient Ayurveda as it has various medicinal properties and health benefits. Lesser Galangal is naturally good for human health as it comes with valuable medicinal properties. This medical plant is cultivated as a spice around Asia. The rhizome of the plant is traditionally used to cure various diseases. 

Health Benefits

• Lesser Galangal is used as a great medicine for all types of rheumatism, including rheumatoid arthritis.
• Dried Lesser Galangal provides effective treatment for digestive problems.
• It treats digestive and respiratory disorders that occur in children and the elderly.
• The Chitharathai is helping to increase the sperm count and also enhance the quality of sperm in men.
• It is very beneficial for headaches, fever, cough, and indigestion. 
• In Ayurveda, Alpinia Officinarumis is used to cure scalp and hair-related problems.
• Lesser Galangal helps to improve blood circulation and skin tissues.
• It has a high amount of antioxidant properties that help to remove free radicals from the body. 

How to consume Lesser Galangal Internally

Treats Fever & Headache: Take licorice, Thalesapathri, Thippili, and Arathai powder and mix it with an equal amount of rhizome powder and give it with honey to get rid of headaches, fever, and indigestion.

Rheumatic Ailments: Take 1 to 3 grams of Lesser Galangal rhizome powder three times daily that effectively cures rheumatic ailments. 

Side Effects:

There are no side effects from using this product. Get medical advice on using it during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methods

All herbs are 100% naturally harvested, dried, and guaranteed to be natural herbal powders, free of chemical contacts.