Kulanjan (Alpinia Galanga), also called Galangal root, Kurachivach, Dhomraasmi, Aratta, Kathi or Thai ginger is a medicinal herb that has been used in Ayurveda for years. Kulanjan is a highly aromatic herb with a strong spicy flavor. It belongs to the ginger and turmeric family. This plant is native to Indonesia, Java, Malaysia, and Thailand. In India, it is found in the Himalayas and the south region of the Western Ghats. The amazing health benefits of Kulanjan have made it one of the important herbs in the Ayurvedic system.
BENEFITS OF KULANJAN
- Phlegm, chest congestion, cough, asthma, and other respiratory ailments: Kulanjan has expectorant, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Being hot in potency, it reduces cough.
- Throat irritation and bad breath: Ayurveda recommends to use this herb for oral and voice problems.
- Fever, lung congestion, flu, nausea: This remedy needs powdered kulanjan powder and misri. Mix these two ingredients in equal amount and talk half a teaspoon with milk or hot water.
- Kulanjan contains excellent anti-inflammatory properties and hence it is used in the treatment of arthritis & rheumatoid arthritis.
- It helps relieve discomfort that is caused due to ulcers and inflammation of the abdomen.
- Kulanjan also improves blood circulation in the body.
- The antimicrobial and anti-ulcerative properties of Kulanjan are great for relieving bad breath. Chewing a small piece of rhizome can also help in cases of sore throat and hoarseness of the voice.
- Kulanjan is an excellent diuretic. It can be given to patients suffering from low urine output to improve the urine output. It is also used to treat incontinence in diabetes patients.
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