Perarathai / Greater Galangal Root (Raw)
Greater Galangal grows to a height of about 5 feet, the leaves being long, rather narrow blades, and the flowers, of curious formation, growing in a simple, terminal spike, the petals white, with deep-red veining distinguishing the lip-petal. The ranched pieces of rhizome are from 3.5-7.5 cm in length, and seldom more than 2 cm thick.
Botanical Name : Alpinia galanga
English Name : Greater Galangal
Tamil Name : பேரரத்தை / Perarathai
Hindi Name : कुलंजन / Bara kulanjan
Malayalam Name : ചിറ്റരത്ത / Chittaratha
Telugu Name : దుంపరాష్ట్రకము / dumparaashtrakamu
About Perarathai (Greater Galangal Root):-
Greater Galangal grows to a height of about 5 feet, the leaves being long, rather narrow blades, and the flowers, of curious formation, growing in a simple, terminal spike, the petals white, with deep-red veining distinguishing the lip-petal. The ranched pieces of rhizome are from 3.5-7.5 cm in length, and seldom more than 2 cm thick.
Benefits Perarathai (Greater Galangal Root):-
- Perarathai is a very effective herb for treating cough, asthma and it is a very effective herb for treating winter season related problems
- Perarathai helps to treat digestive system-related problems.
- Perarathai is also very beneficial for treating bad breath and it also possesses aphrodisiac properties
- Powder of Perarathai is rubbed over teeth is very beneficial for treating toothache.
- Perarathai the powder is rubbed over the skin is used to treat excessive sweating.
Procurement & Agriculture Method:
90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature; the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.
Disclaimer:
The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.
