{"product_id":"galangal","title":"Galangal","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGalangal\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlpinia Galanga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 5 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: needs very compost rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest roots as you need them, plant is truly perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGalangal may look just like ginger, and while they are in the same family and grow very similarly Galangal is a more rare and unique flavoring herb. Galangal is a much woodier rhizome that has a sharp citrusy, almost piney flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGalangal is only commonly used in Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian cooking, and instead of being grated or diced like the softer ginger root, it must be sliced, used and then removed from the dish before eating. Its most popular use is in the Thai soup “tom kha gai”, which is a sour coconut milk and chicken soup flavored with Galangal, lemongrass and Makrut lime leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe leaves can also be used in cooking, thrown into a pot of beans, curries or stews like one would with Bay leaf.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eGalangal can also be used medicinally. Our herbalist, The Garden jules says: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI think of Galangal as a warming catalyst in both cooking and herbal recipes, meaning it aids in circulation and helps assist other plants or herbs used in conjunction with it be more bio available and get everywhere they need to in the body. It’s also a powerful immune booster and anti-inflammatory herb. Rich in vitamins A and C, iron and sodium, this is a superb herb for hair, skin and nails and is a powerful blood cleansing herb. Try grating fresh Galangal and mixing with raw honey for a skin rejuvenating face mask. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ealso a great antimicrobial and antibacterial plant. One can tincture fresh Galangal in a high proof alcohol or distilled white vinegar to use as a wound wash or homemade house cleaner respectively. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn Aryuvedic medicine, Galangal is used to relieve excess gas, cramping and constipation. Indonesians consume freshly grated Galangal with a pinch of salt on an empty stomach to relieve digestive issues. Known to reduce digestive acid secretion, Galangal soothes the GI tract and is especially helpful for those with stomach ulcers or acid reflux. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlant and grow galangal as you would ginger or turmeric; in partly shaded well drained and rich soil. Galangal will get quite a bit taller than ginger, so make sure to space it properly, and unlike ginger \u0026amp; turmeric we typically leave a galangal patch in the ground for years and just use a sharp shovel to dig out what you need for cooking when you need it. If your patch is nice and happy it’ll also produce beautiful white flowers once a year.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665000271954,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000304722,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000337490,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1598912179","url":"https:\/\/littlerivernursery.co\/products\/galangal","provider":"Little River Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}