The Herbal LexiconHerbs & plants
Galangal
ガランガル（カー） · ข่า
Galangal (kha / ข่า in Thai) is a rhizome in the ginger family — a RootHerb that resembles ginger yet carries a citrus-like, refreshing aroma and pungency.
Essential to Thai dishes such as tom yum goong, it has also been used in traditional medicine and the herbal sauna. Featured in the JRHA RootHerb Index.