Atr Sittharathai

Atr Sittharathai - 50 Gms Details

Description

Botanical Name : AlpiniaCalcarata English Name : Lesser Galangal Tamil Name : Chitharathai , Sitharathai Hindi Name : Kulanjan Malayalam Name : Chittaratha, Kolinchi Telugu Name : dumparaashtrakamu About Chitharathai Chitarathai is native to India, leaves dull dark green, lighter undersides. White with yellow and red variegated fragrant flowers resembling snapdragons. Alpiniacalcarata is a very easy and vigorous species to grow. It has very narrow foliage and stems and is a prolific plant. Its narrow habit is not nearly as attractive as many of the better foliage Alpinia. The medium size white and red flowers are attractive and appear on upright inflorescences. It grows well in medium sun in well drained rich soil. Alpiniacarcarata has nice reedy foliage but there is not much else going for it. If you live in a frost-free area you will get some pretty flowers, but like other Alpinias, this will only bloom on second year growth. An herbaceous plant which grows up to 1.5 m height. Leaves are green, glossy, long and narrow, 15-30 cm long and 2.5-5 cm broad. Rhizomes narrowly oblong, much branched and grow horizontally in the soil Flowers, large, in dense panicles. Corolla segments are yellowish white and streaked with purple veins. Leaves, flowers and rhizomes are aromatic. Procurement & Agriculture Method: 90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature, remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives. Disclaimer: The Consumption details and benefits listed out in our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Any how you are requested to consult your Doctor before use.