DescriptionRed Galangal plant, Alpinia galangal, is also known as Galangal, Greater Galangal and Culinary Galangal. The sweetly aromatic root of Galangal is the preferred flavouring in Thai and Indonesian dishes. German Commission E approves Galangal as a remedy for indigestion and poor appetite. Galangal is native to Java and prefers rich, moist soils in a protected, shady position. Drought and frost tender. A perennial plant, growing to 1.6m x 1.0m.White Galangal is also available.
