Miraculous Benefits of Galangal on Health

By:Rohtki Arora, Updated: Jan 19, 2022 | 18:48 IST
Galangal
Galangal or Siamese ginger is a spice with immense health and nutritional benefits. It is native to Southern Asia and is closely related to ginger and turmeric. The spice has been used in Ayurvedic treatment for many centuries now.
Galangal can be eaten raw or cooked. It is used as a popular flavoring agent in Chinese, Indonesian, Malaysian and Thai cuisine. Apart from that, it also reduces inflammation, treats certain infections and fights some types of cancer.

Various health benefits of galangal ginger:
1. Strengthens the immune system
2. Prevents cold and flu
3. Maintains heart health
4. Good for the cardiovascular system

NUTRITIONAL CHART

 MEASURE
Calories

 71
Sodium

 18 mg or 1% of Daily Value (DV)
Total carbohydrates

 15 grams or 5% of DV
Dietary fiber

 2 grams or 7% of DV
Protein

 1 gram or 2% of DV
Vitamin C

 6% of DV

Some health and nutritional benefits of galangal are:
1. Rich in antioxidants: Galangal is a rich source of antioxidants. These help in improving memory and lowering blood sugar. The polyphenols present in galangal are also said to prevent mental decline, heart diseases and heart diseases.

2. May prevent pain and inflammation: Galangal root contains HMP, a naturally occurring phytochemical. This helps in reducing inflammation and pain caused by it in the body.

3. Protection from infections: Galangal root is used to extract essential oils that provide protection against a wide range of microorganisms. According to some studies, the root can fight infections from fungi, yeasts and parasites. It is also used to increase the shelf life of certain foods.

4. May protect against certain cancers: Studies have shown that galangal roots might kill cancer cells and prevent their spread in the body. It has been found out that the root is effective in treatment of breast, bile duct and liver cancer.

5. May boost male fertility: Research has shown that galangal has been associated with increased sperm count and motility in males.

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