Lesser galangal: 1 definition
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Lesser galangal means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Lesser galangal in English is the name of a plant defined with Alpinia chinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hellenia abnormis Lindl. (among others).
2) Lesser galangal is also identified with Alpinia officinarum It has the synonym Languas officinarum (Hance) Farwell (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1871)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1807)
· Druggists’ Circular (1919)
· Observationes Botanicae (1783)
· J. Org. Chem. (4826)
· Cayco Vietnam (1993)
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Partial matches: Galangal.
Starts with: Lesser galangal root.
Full-text: Lesser galangal root, Ancamirukal, Ayavikam, Ayilitam, Katiyatu, Kutaikkilanku, Kapaviroti, Kotankilanku, Cannarashtiram, Kotaikkilanku, Curacai, Iracana, Kantanai, Kuttiyitukki, Akuli, Vilanku, Taram.
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