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alpinia officinarum

/ælˈpɪniə ˌɒfɪsɪˈnɛərəm/

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/ælˈpɪniə ˌɒfɪsɪˈnɛərəm/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название вида растения, широко известного как калган малый, корневищная трава, используемая в традиционной медицине и в качестве пряности в кухне Юго-Восточной Азии.

A scientific name for a plant species commonly known as lesser galangal, a rhizomatous herb used in traditional medicine and as a spice in Southeast Asian cuisine.

  1. Lesser GalangalC2formal

    A perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger family, native to China and Southeast Asia, whose rhizome is used as a spice and in traditional medicine.

    ruКалган малый

    • Alpinia officinarum is a key ingredient in many Thai curries.
    • The rhizome of Alpinia officinarum has a pungent, spicy flavor.
    • Traditional healers use Alpinia officinarum to treat digestive issues.