Ayurvedic practitioners have used Kulanjan (Alpinia Galanga) for centuries as a medicinal herb. Other names for it include Kurachivach, Dhomraasmi, Aratta, Kathi or Thai ginger. It has a strong spicy flavor and is highly aromatic. It belongs to the ginger and turmeric family. Plants of this species are native to Indonesia, Java, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is found in the Himalayas and the western Ghats in India. Kulanjan is considered to be one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine because of its amazing health benefits.
It is very effective in treating cough, asthma, and other winter-related problems due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Digestive problems can be treated with its aromatic, digestive, and stimulant properties. As a result of its strong aroma, it is used in the preparation of other medicines.
It is used to treat incontinence (mutratyaag) of urine in diabetes sufferers (madhumeha).
Also, it has aphrodisiac properties and is beneficial for treating bad breath.
Benefits of Kulanjan for health
Treatment of asthma with this herb
Pain relief for joints
Removes bad breath odour
Skin problems can be treated with Kulanjan
Enhances urine output
How to Use
Kulanjan powder along with honey is used to treat respiratory system related problems in children and old age people. Its bronchodilator properties treat asthma. It is also very beneficial for throat itching.
This herb has very effective oils for treating skin-related disorders.
Kulanjan powder is very beneficial for treating toothaches when rubbed over teeth.
Excessive sweating is treated by rubbing kulanjan powder over the skin.
Names in different languages
| Botanical | Alpinia galanga |
| Hindi | Kulanjan |
| English |
Java galangal, Greater galangal, Blue ginger, Thai ginger, Siamese ginger
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| Sanskrit | Malayvacha |
| Gujarati | Kolinjan |
| Tamil | Aruttai |
| Marathi | Koshthkulinjan |
| Telgu |
Dumpara stramu
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| Bengali | Barakalinjan |
| Malyalam | Aratta |
| Kannada |
Doddarasa Gadde
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