Benefits of kulanjana|Health Benefits of kulanjana

Benefits of kulanjana: Kulanjan is a herb that belongs to the rhizome family, i.e. ginger and turmeric family, and is being used in Ayurveda due to its high medicinal biological activities,  It is a highly aromatic, strong spicy flavor.  It is full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, good for skin and hair care.  It contains miraculous medicinal properties which makes it beneficial in fungal infection, urinary tract infection, and respiratory tract infection.

This herb is an immune modulator, antimicrobial, diuretic, antioxidants, anti ulcerative, anti-diabetic. It is beneficial in Vat and kaf dosh.

Its botanical name is Alpinia Galanga. Basically growing in eastern Himalaya, southwest India, Indonesia and cultivated in Malaysia and Thailand. 

Medical Benefits Of kulanjan

It is beneficial in indigestion problems, reduces constipation and vomiting.  It is used in the treatment of ulcers and inflammation of the stomach. Kulanjana boosts blood circulation, especially in the hands and feet.  Hence improve the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the hands and feet of humans. It is also used in the ailments of the respiratory system such as congestion and regulates breathing rate. It is also beneficial in nasal infection and is used as a snuff. It is beneficial in cough and cold, good mouth freshener, and prevents bad breath. 

Kulanjan has anti-cancer properties, is anti-inflammatory, boosts the immune system, and protects the brain, increases sperm motility and so many other benefits as under; 

8 Health Benefits of kulanjana

1.Beneficial in various chronic diseases

Free radicals moved in various systems of our body which causes inflammation in various parts of our body. Kulanjan is full of antioxidants that reduce the risk of arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes.

2.Prevent arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis occurs due to chronic inflammation caused by a long-lasting autoimmune disorder.  Kulanjana contains anti-inflammatory agent gingerols which inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and also histaminic inhibiting serotonin pathway.  Thus it is beneficial in alleviating the symptoms of gout and rheumatoid arthritis treatment.

3.Protect against tumor and cancer

Kulanjana is effective against lungs and breast cancer.  Several antioxidants, such as flavonoids called galavanting available in kulanjan, helps in reducing the damaged DNA  caused by free radicals and other toxin components enter in the human body.

4.Rich in antioxidants

Galangal root is full of antioxidants, and beneficial plant compounds that help fight diseases and protect and save our body cells from free radicals. 

It is rich in polyphenols, that boosts our memory, reduce blood sugar level and LDL cholesterol level. It also works against mental decline, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

5.Protect our body from cancers

A  compound named galangin is available in kulanjan root, which may kill cancer cells or prevent them from spreading.  In various studies, it has been found that this compound is able to kill two strains of human colon cancer cells, fight cancer cells of breast, bile duct, skin, and liver cancer cells.  However, more research is needed in the field.     

6. Beneficial in inflammation and pain   

Kulanjana root may reduce disease occur due to inflammation, as is rich in HMP,  a naturally occurring phytochemical that boasts potent anti-inflammatory properties.  It has properties that reduce pain, a common symptom of inflammation.  However, more study is required in the field.

7.Protect against infection

The essential oil extracted from the root of galangal may fight a range of microorganisms. Galangal root may kill harmful bacteria such as E.coli, Staphyloccocus aureus, and Salmonella Typhi. However, its effectiveness varies between many studies.  Further studies are needed for the human.

8.Beneficial in diarrhea

It has an antibacterial effect and antimicrobial activity and is beneficial against E. Colli, Staphyloccocus aureus, and Salmonella Typhi which are the cause of diarrhea.

Comparison with ginger and turmeric

Kulanjana root is related to the family of ginger and turmeric. All these three can be used to flavor food and may give similar health benefits.

The taste of ginger is fresh, spicy, and mild sweet while the flavor of kulanjana is sharper, spicer, and more peppery. The flavor of turmeric is most pungent and bitter.

As per research, all three spices have similar health benefits.  All three roots are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, reduce joint stiffness and pain.

The root of all three spices contains compounds that prevent different types of cancer.  Ginger and turmeric roots reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, prevent memory loss,  heart disease, and protect from age-related impairment in brain function.

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