💥 Alpinia galanga

by Sarah on July 13, 2025 in Zingiberaceae

Traditional Herbs from Alpinia galanga

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Prepare 2 galangal rhizomes the size of your thumb and 1 free-range chicken egg yolk.
Gangalang, grated and squeezed out the water, add egg yolk. Stir well.
Drink 1 time a day.

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Take 100 g galangal, 1 liter water, 200 g turmeric mother, 3 lemongrass stalks, 3 bay leaves, 1 tamarind segment java, 100 g brown sugar\u00a0
Peel and grate the turmeric. Gprek the galangal and lemongrass.\u00a0
Boil all the ingredients over medium heat for 30 minutes, strain then drink.

What is Alpinia galanga Looks like??

Parts of Alpinia galanga that could be used

Leaves
Stems
Rhizomes

Alpinia galanga Distribution

Galangal originates from Southeast Asia and has been cultivated in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and India. In Indonesia, its distribution includes Sumatra, Java, Madura, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Ternate, Tidore, Maluku and Ambon. Based on the type, there are 2 types of galangal known to the public, namely white galangal and red galangal. Generally, red galangal is used as a medicinal ingredient, while white galangal is used as a cooking spice.
Agroecology of Alpinia galanga
It grows ideally in areas with an altitude of 1�1,200 m above sea level, rainfall of 2,500�4,000 mm/year, air temperature of 25�29 °C, areas exposed to high intensity sunlight. Likes moist, loose and well-drained soil.
Morphology of Alpinia galanga

The rhizome is red or light yellow-white, segmented, shiny surface, fleshy, coarsely fibrous, has a distinctive aroma with a spicy taste.
False stem, upright, round, collection of leaf midribs, unbranched, green reddish, smooth surface. stemmed,\u00a0bell-shaped or funnel-shaped petals, white to greenish white. Crown bud at the tip, oval-shaped, white.
Buni fruit, round, hard, green (young fruit).
Seeds are small, oval , and black.

Cultivation of Alpinia galanga
Propagated by cutting rhizomes that have buds. Select old galangal (9-10 months), seed (2-4 weeks) until shoots and roots grow, plant in the media.

Alpinia galanga, more details :

Chemical Content of Alpinia galanga
Terpenoids, tannins, phenols, flavonoids (galangin, kaempferol, quercetin), saponins, carotol, cineole, fenchyl acetate, β-caryophyllene, methyl cinnammate, camphor.
Benefits of Alpinia galanga
Medicine for tinea versicolor, diabetes, rheumatism, treats colds, diarrhea, lowers cholesterol, maintains body stamina, anticancer.
Simplisia of Alpinia galanga

Wash the rhizomes until clean and drain.
Slice the rhizomes 0.2-0.5\u00a0cm thick. Arrange the rhizome slices in a tray and cover with a dark cloth.
Dry in the sun\u00b1 2 days.
Once dry, pack in an airtight container.

Another Facts for Alpinia galanga :

Synonym of Alpinia galanga
Maranta galanga L., Alpinia alba (Retz.) Roscoe, Alpinia� bifida Warb.
Habitus of Alpinia galanga
Herb. Perennial herb with false stems, reaching 2 m high
Habitat of Alpinia galanga