Asucre Chitharathai ~ Alpinia Galanga ~ Galangal
We offer Galangal roots in its purest form which is also known for its carminative properties. It is also used as a seasoning agent. It has many health benefits and used as a medicinal herb as well. The botanical name of Chitharathai is Alpinia galanga. It is a rhizome with culinary and medicinal uses. Though it resembles (and is related to) ginger in appearance, it tastes little like ginger. In its raw form, galangal has a soapy, earthy aroma and a pine-like flavor with a faint hint of citrus. It is available as a powder. In the Thai cuisine they use the fresh galangal root to add aroma to the dish.
Chitharathai extract has anti-microbial and antioxidant properties. It has anticancer activity, it helps prevent the growth of cancer cells and have the ability to suppress appetite thus aiding weight loss. Anti-inflammatory properties and helps reduce pain considerably, its decoction can be taken for treating all kinds of inflammations very very effectively.
Another important medicinal use of Chitharathai is its ability to treat all cold related problems like sore throat, cough and chest congestion. When we take the decoction of the dried root, it treats the all the above said problems very effectively. This decoction also improves appetite and treats indigestion in children. To make the decoction, pound the sitharathai and palm candy once using a mortar and pestle. Boil the pounded mixture with water, strain and drink. This is an amazing home remedy that can be given for young kids too. For chest congestion, mix the Chitharathai powder with pure honey and give it to children.
MEDICINAL USES OF CHITHARATHAI:
- For cough with sputum, a piece of rhizome of this plant is slowly chewed. This is also good for vomiting.
- For all sorts of digestive and respiratory ailments in infants and children, this rhizome is baked or heated and given after mixing with honey and breast milk.
- 1 to 3 gram of powder of this rhizome is administered thrice daily for rheumatic ailments.
- For digestive problems, 1 to 5 grams of choornam or powder of this rhizome can be administered twice daily before food.
- Athimathuram, Thaleesapathri, Arathai and Thippili can be powdered, mixed in equal quantity and given along with honey for cough, headache, fever and indigestion.
- Recently research on this plant has proved that regular administration of powder or decoction of this rhizome increases sperm count and acts as an Aphrodisiac.
Chitharathai /Alpinia Galanga is easily available at Asucre Pure Herbals in powder, tablet and capsule form. Do let us know your requirements so we can send you our offer for the same.
Legal Disclaimer: All the products are for personal use and not for resale. The product description has not been evaluated by the food & drug administration (FDA). The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. Please consult your physician or health care provider before taking any home remedies.
Be Our Global Partner! We welcome all trade and wholesale inquiries as we're always looking to serve more regions the world over. If you would like to retail our products at your store/in your region/country, let us know and we will be happy to help you! We welcome all business inquiries and look forward to your response!
Raja Chandrasekaran
Founder-CEO & Managing Director
Asucre Pure Herbals ~ Asucre Wellness
Phone: +91-8056659674
Office: +91-44-48507418
Whatsapp: +91-8056659674
Follow us on Social Media
