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Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum
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Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum
Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Alpinia Apothecary Bentley Blair Galangal Ginger Hanhart Herbal Lesser Medicinal Officinarum Root Trimen Tuber
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This handcoloured lithograph depicts the Lesser Galangal, Alpinia officinaris, a rhizomatous herb belonging to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. The plant is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly used in traditional herbal medicine. The illustration, created by David Blair and published in Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's "Medicinal Plants" in 1880, provides a detailed and accurate representation of the Lesser Galangal's root and tuber. The root is shown as a thick, knotted, and fibrous structure, with irregularly shaped, brownish-yellow nodes. The tuber, which is the swollen, underground stem of the plant, is depicted as a brown, ovoid mass with a rough, scaly surface. The Lesser Galangal is also known as Thin Galangal or Chinese Galangal, and its rhizome has a pungent, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor, making it a popular ingredient in various cuisines, particularly in Southeast Asian and Indian cooking. However, its medicinal properties have been known for centuries, and it has been used in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments, including digestive issues, fever, and inflammation. The lithograph was produced by Hanhart, a renowned German printing company, and the handcolouring adds a level of detail and vibrancy to the illustration, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection or herbal medicine study. The intricate depiction of the Lesser Galangal's root and tuber not only showcases the beauty of this plant but also highlights its importance in both culinary and medicinal applications.
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