Wholesale Greater Galangal Root for Export – Premium Quality

High Quality Wholesale Greater Galangal Root for Export

ACPFOOD is a trusted exporter and wholesaler of wholesale greater galangal root for export, supplying bulk Alpinia galanga rhizome to global B2B buyers, importers, distributors, and wholesalers. Also known as kulanjan root, khulanjan, and Thai ginger, our carefully sourced galangal is in high demand across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, beverage, and confectionery industries. We ensure consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery for all your bulk supply needs.

Wholesale Greater Galangal Root for Export is one of the most valued aromatic and medicinal roots supplied by ACPFOOD. Harvested from Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd., this premium-grade root—also known as Thai ginger or Lengkuas—is carefully selected, dried, and packed to retain its spicy aroma and essential oil content.

Our wholesale Greater Galangal Root for export is widely used across the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. In culinary use, it adds a sharp, peppery, and citrus-like flavor to curries, soups, and sauces, making it an indispensable spice in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. In the health and wellness sector, Greater Galangal Root is valued for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive-supporting properties, used in herbal formulations and extracts.

ACPFOOD ensures consistent quality, full export documentation, and competitive CIF/DDP/DAP delivery terms for all orders of Wholesale Greater Galangal Root for Export, serving global buyers with reliability and compliance with international standards.

 

🚚 Delivery Options

🌍 Direct Export from Iran – Available worldwide
🇪🇺 European Union Customers: Delivered DDP from our warehouse in Heppenheim, Germany (MOQ: 500 Kg)
🇨🇦 Canada & 🇨🇳 China: Delivered DDP (MOQ: 500 Kg)
🇺🇸 USA Customers: Delivered DAP (MOQ: 1,000 Kg)
🚢 Other Countries: CIF shipping available worldwide

 

Scientific Name: Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.
Synonyms: Maranta galanga L.
English Name: Greater Galangal
Other Names in English (UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand): Siamese-ginger, Greater galanga, Thai Ginger
Family: Zingiberaceae

 

GENERAL DATA

Plant parts: Root
Cultivation mode: Cultivated
In manufacturing: Medicine and for flavoring liqueurs. The rhizome is the source of true galangal oil used in perfume compositions to which it imparts unique, warm, spicy notes.
In food: Is used as a spice in cooking. It is also used to impart a pungent flavor to vinegar.

 

🟤 Industries That Use Greater Galangal Root (Alpinia galanga)

Here’s a well-organized list of industries that commonly use Khulanjan root, an aromatic rhizome widely used in culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic sectors.

🌿 What Is Greater Galangal Root? It (Alpinia galanga) is a rhizome belonging to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in Iran, India and Thailand. It resembles ginger in appearance but offers a distinctively sharp, citrusy, and pine-like aroma, with warming and stimulating effects. Rich in essential oils, flavonoids, galangin, and tannins, galangal has long been used in traditional medicine, functional beverages, and culinary recipes across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

1. Culinary & Food Industry

Key applications:

• Popular spice in Thai, Indonesian, Persian, and Middle Eastern dishes

• Core ingredient in soups (like Tom Yum), curries, and stews

• Used in spice blends, herbal broths, and marinades

• Added to flavored vinegars, pickles, and sauces

✅ Known for its warming, peppery, citrus-ginger flavor

2. Pharmaceutical & Herbal Medicine Industry

Traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Unani, and Persian medicine use galangal for its stimulating, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties.

Applications:

• Carminative for gas, bloating, and indigestion

• Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent for respiratory infections

• Used to enhance circulation and libido

• Often added to joint pain formulas and tonics for fatigue

✅ Found in capsules, decoctions, powders, and digestive tinctures

3. Nutraceutical & Functional Beverage Industry

Modern health products utilize galangal in:

• Herbal teas, shots, and syrups for immune and digestive health

• Adaptogenic formulas for energy and stress support

• Used alongside turmeric and ginger in anti-inflammatory elixirs

✅ Acts as a warming stimulant with antioxidant and gut-supportive actions

4. Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry

Galangal’s antioxidant and antimicrobial qualities are used in:

• Anti-acne creams and toners

• Scalp stimulation oils and anti-dandruff shampoos

• Natural toothpaste and oral hygiene products

✅ Particularly valued in herbal skincare and Southeast Asian beauty recipes

5. Veterinary & Livestock Use

In some regions, galangal is used as a:

• Digestive tonic for poultry and livestock

• Mild antimicrobial additive in natural feed blends

✅ Seen in ethnoveterinary practices of South and Central Asia

✅ Summary Table – Greater Galangal Root 🟤

Industry	Common Uses
Culinary & Food	Soups, stews, curries, spice blends, pickles
Pharmaceutical & Herbal	Digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial formulas
Nutraceutical	Wellness teas, energy shots, anti-inflammatory drinks
Cosmetic & Skincare	Acne relief, scalp tonics, oral care
Veterinary	Natural digestive tonic in poultry and livestock feed

🌱 Key Features:

• Sliced and dried rhizome of Alpinia galanga (Khulanjan)

• Contains essential oils, galangin, eugenol, and tannins

• Used in Persian, Thai, and Ayurvedic systems for centuries

• Known for its pungent, warming effect in food, medicine, and wellness

 

PRODUCT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

Persian Name: خولنجان/ Khulanjan
German Name (Deutschland, Austria, Switzerland): Galgant, Siamesische Ingwerlilie
French Name (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec): Petite Galanga, Galangal Officinal, Galanga de l’Inde, Grand galanga

 

HARVEST CALENDAR

 

 

Thai Galangal Chemical Constituents The constituents of the rhizome, the drug, are a volatile oil and flavonoids. The volatile oil, amounting to 1%, consists of 1,8-cineole, a-pinene, b-pinene, methyl cinnamate, etc. Flavonoids reported are about 14, including quercetin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, galangin and 3-OMe galangin.

 

🌿 Nutrition Facts – Greater Galangal Root (Alpinia galanga L.)

Serving Size: 10 g (fresh or dried equivalent for culinary or herbal use)
Calories: ~11 kcal

Nutrient	Amount per 10g	Per 100g
Total Fat	0.1 g	1.0 g
• Saturated Fat	0.02 g	0.2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg
Sodium	2 mg	20 mg
Total Carbohydrate	2.3 g	23.0 g
• Dietary Fiber	0.7 g	7.0 g
• Natural Sugars	0.1 g	1.0 g
Protein	0.2 g	2.0 g

Phytochemical & Functional Compounds (Per 100g):

🌱 Greater Galangal root (Thai ginger) is used as a pungent spice and medicinal herb in Southeast Asian and Ayurvedic traditions. It supports digestion, respiratory function, and has antioxidant benefits.

⚠️ Typically used as a spice, decoction, or extract—not consumed raw in large amounts.

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrient values may vary based on freshness and preparation (fresh vs. dried).