Production techniques for other important medicinal plants
Alpinia
galangal
(Perarathai)
Botanical Name – Alpinia galanga
Family – Zingiberaceae
The rhizome of kulanjan is carminative, aphrodisiac, febrifuge, and bronchodilator. It expels the phlegm (mucus), improves voice, and is very useful in sore throat and respiratory congestion. It is also used in rheumatism. The seeds have the same uses as the rhizome.
Methyl cinnamate
Seed Rate(kg/ha)
5.5 t Rhizome
splits
Spacing(cm)
30×30/
30×45
Population
74,074
12 months
Yield(t/ha)
22
tonnes
of fresh
rhizome
