Alpinia Galanga
Alpinia galanga, Thai ginger, Siamese ginger, Kolingen
Botanical Name : Alpinia galanga
English Name : Thai ginger, Siamese ginger
Hindi Name : Kolingen
Sanskrit Name : Konvacha
Description
Alpinia galanga is a plant commonly found in India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Laos. In Thailand and Indonesia it is mainly used for culinary purpose. The The robust rhizome has a sharp, sweet taste and smells like a blend of black pepper and pine needles.
This herb is a member of Zingerberaceae plant family.
This is a perennial herb. The rootstock are tubular robust and aeromatic. The sweet smelling leaves are oblong lanceolate, acute, margins whitesheath long and ligule rounded. The flowers blossom in Aptil to May in many panicle and white. The fruits are red and have aroma similar to cardamom.
Usage
Obtained Chemical Compounds
Diarylheptanoid are obtained from this plant.
Gujarati: Kolinjan
Marathi: Koshta Kulinchan, Kulinjan
Kannada: Kolanjan, Rasmi
Tamil: Arattai
Malayalam: Aratta
Telugu: Kacchuramu, Sannadumparashtramu