Hello, meet me again @lebah I hope you are always fit and in great health. I like to share a special information about tropical plants. This plant is amazing. It is known in my country " Kencur". Kencur is called Kaempferia Galanga. It is a family Zingiberaceae.
This plant has many benefits for our health. Ok Let'look at the nutrients in the plant.
Kaempferia galanga contains several alkaloids, starch, protein, aminoacids, minerals, and fatty matter. It is one of the herbs in Ayurveda medication. In Asian countries , it has been widely used as a traditional medicine to cure some diseases. It is also used as a spice in some cuisines. The taste is special and has a strong aroma. Source : http://www.plantsjournal.com/archives/2016/vol4issue3/PartD/4-3-8-414.pdf
KAEMPFERIA GALANGA BENEFITS
It is widely known that this plant has many benefits. Here are some of them.
Kaempferia galanga can increase your appetite.
It can thicken the stomach wall.
Stomach wall will prevent from Gastritis problem or ulcer.
It can recharge your energy level
In central Java there is a drink that children like " Beras Kencur" it is drink made from rice and K Galanga.
Increase Vitality for men
Ehm that's good idea to use herbs to strengthen your bed performance.
Cure cold and cough
It is practiced in Asian countries.
Lower Cholesterol
Do you have a problem with cholesterol? Try this plant.
source https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/health-benefits-of-kaempferia-galanga
Alright, you can grow Kencur in your garden. However, it is only suitable in tropical countries. This plant is easy to grow. The vegetation is using the roots.
Here is some foods and drinks that use Kaempferia galanga as the spice and ingredient.
Beras Kencur
Pic : https://doktersehat.com/manfaat-beras-kencur/
It is very popular drink in Java. It can boost the appetites of children. Children like to consume this drink.
Seblak
Seblak is a kind of traditional pasta originally from Bandung, West Java. The main spice is Kencur, or Kaempferia galanga, with hot chilli. The taste is very spicy with a kencur aroma.
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Have you tried eating and using Kaempferia Galanga? If not you'd better try the amazing plant. In South east asia you can easily find in traditional market. I think there is a product of extract Kaempferia Galanga in stores.