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As a medicinal [[herb]] galingale was used as a diuretic and as a stimulant added to [[wine]]. |
As a medicinal [[herb]] galingale was used as a diuretic and as a stimulant added to [[wine]]. |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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Latest revision as of 02:59, 4 December 2008
Galingale (Cyperus Longus), also called galangal, is a hardy perennial plant, whose root is used in cooking, often as a ginger substitute. When cultivating galingale prefers moist soil in a sunny position.
As a medicinal herb galingale was used as a diuretic and as a stimulant added to wine.
