A spicy rhizome similar to ginger used in Thai curries, soups, Asian dishes. However, kalgan, which is more aromatic than ginger and has a finer smell, has a spicier taste.

Galangal, also called Siam ginger and Thai ginger, has a unique ingredient. You can find it in Chinese, Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian cuisines. As well as being widely used in cooking, Galangal oil has great medicinal value. It is commonly prescribed by herbalists and homeopaths for its many health benefits.