Naturevibe Botanicals Organic Galangal Root Powder 8 Ounces NonGMO and Gluten Free Supports Immunity System

?Galangal herb in all its forms of Galangal seeds, oil and more has been widely used as a herbal medicine since ages. This herb is used as a medicine in Middle-East and India. Today, it is being imported widely in Europe for its flavor and medicinal properties. ?As a bonus, each serving of galangal gives you 45 calories and 2 g of dietary fiber. It is also a natural source of sodium, iron, vitamins A and C (almost like ginger). That, indeed, is a power-packed biochemical profile! No wonder the Chinese obsessed over galangal and made many recipes with it. ?Due to its antioxidant activity, this herbal medicine can protect you from oxidative stress. The polyphenols, alkaloids, triterpenes, steroids, and carbohydrates in galangal are proposed to be responsible for this activity. ?Hildegard described galangal in Causea et Curae as a preventative herb for several conditions related to her notion of the balance of bodily juices, including bad breath. Galangal extract was found to inhibit carbohydrate metabolism, minimizing the postprandial blood glucose spikes. ?Galangal is a refreshing and worthy addition to your spice rack. Almost every part of the plant can be used either for cooking or healing. Its juice and essential oil, like ginger's, might help in managing digestive issues, cold and cough. You can try substituting ginger with galangal in your herbal tea.