Kulanjan (Alpinia Galanga) is a tuberous root that's commonly referred to as Greater Galangal in English. It appears to be a member of the rhizome family, and it's used in Thai cuisine. It is also known as Paan ki Jadd. The tuberous root of kulanjan is used to treat digestive and respiratory ailments. In southern India, kulanjan is known as Rasna.

The name ‘galangal’ is said to be derived from a Chinese word meaning ginger. The tuber is known to possess numerous medicinal & health benefits. And it is use by a lot of healthcare professionals.

Other Names: Khoolanjaan, Khawlinjaan, Kurchi Vach, Mahabhari Vach, Kulanjan, Greater or Java Galangal, Siamese Galangal, Siamese Ginger, Colic Root, Souchet long, Grand Galanga Alpinia galanga Willd, Siam-Ingwer, Grober Galgant, Siamesische Ingwerlilie, Kulanjan, Barakulinjan, Kulinjan, Punnagchamoa , Alpinia galanga Willd, Bari pan ki jar, Kosht-kulinjan, Khusrodaru Kalan, Jaoz Resha, Khawalinjaan, Sugandhavacha, Kulinjana, Sthulagranthi, Khulanjan, Tambula

Benefits:

• Antimicrobial: Kulanjan has antimicrobial properties which help fight against various infections including cold, cough.
• The antiseptic property of kulanjan helps kill bacteria that causes infections in body like sinusitis, bronchitis etc.
• It also reduces inflammation by fighting against fungi and microbes that cause such conditions in human body like athlete's foot and ringworm infection etc..