Bara-kulanjan, Lengkuas

Alpiniagalanga, rhizome used largely as an herb in Unani medicine and as a spice in Arab cuisine and Southeast Asian cookery. It is one of four plants known as "galangal", Lengkuas is native to Southeast Asia. Its original center of cultivation during the spice trade was Java, and today it is still cultivated extensively in Island Southeast Asia, most notably in the Greater Sunda Islands and the Philippines. Mainland Southeast Asia, most notably Thailand. Lengkuas is also the source of the leaves used to make nanel among the Kavalan people of Taiwan, a rolled leaf instrument used as a traditional children's toy common among Austronesian cultures.

1) Rich in antioxidants

Galangal root is a rich source of antioxidants, helps fight disease, and protects cells from damaging free radicals. It’s especially rich in polyphenols, a group of antioxidants linked to health benefits, such as improved memory and lower blood sugar and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels

2) boost male fertility

Emerging evidence suggests that galangal root may boost male fertility, sperm count and motility increased

3) Fight inflammation and pain Synonyms - Alpiniacarnea, Alpiniaalba, Alpiniaviridiflora