What's the difference between galanga and galangal?

Galanga


Definition:

  • (n.) Alt. of Galangal

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The weight gain in the A. galanga treated animals was significant as in the control group while the C. longa-treated animals gained no significant weight after chronic treatment.
  • (2) Alcoholic extracts of the rhizomes of Alpinia galanga, Andrographis paniculata, bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum, rind of Citrus decumana, Desmodium triflorum, seeds of Hydnocarpus wightiana, rhizomes of Kaempfaria galanga, Lippia nodiflora, tender leaves of Morinda citrifolia, rhizomes of Pollia serzogonian, Tephrosia purpuria and rhizomes of Zingiber zerumbeth showed good in vitro anthelmintic activity against human Ascaris lumbricoides.
  • (3) The gain in weights of sexual organs and increased sperm motility and sperm counts were observed in both groups of extract-treated male mice, however, these changes were highly significant in the A. galanga-treated group.
  • (4) Detailed description of the morphological and anatomic characteristics of Indian originating Kentjur plant (Kaempferia galanga L., Zingiberaceae family) which is cultivated in Java and the Sudan.
  • (5) Hematological studies revealed a significant rise in the RBC level of A. galanga-treated animals and a significant fall in the WBC and RBC levels of the C. longa-treated animals as compared to the controls.
  • (6) This paper reports a systematic survey of the biological character istics of K. galanga.
  • (7) Acute (24 h) and chronic (90 days) oral toxicity studies on the ethanolic extracts of the rhizomes of Alpinia galanga and Curcuma longa were carried out in mice.

Galangal


Definition:

  • (n.) The pungent aromatic rhizome or tuber of certain East Indian or Chinese species of Alpinia (A. Galanga and A. officinarum) and of the Kaempferia Galanga), -- all of the Ginger family.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) "For police officers to use torture 'for fun' is despicable," Amnesty International's Hazel Galang-Folli said.
  • (2) Ox cheeks with mushrooms and galangal Ox cheeks with mushrooms and galangal.
  • (3) Yana Galang’s daughter, also called Rukatu, was abducted by the rebels and is still missing.
  • (4) Locator map Rifkatu Ayuba and Mary Ishay said they recognised their daughters, and another mother, Yana Galang, identified five of the missing girls.
  • (5) Cut the peeled galangal or ginger into fine, matchstick shreds and add to the pan, cook briefly, then pour in the stock.
  • (6) They were definitely our daughters … all we want is for the government to bring back our girls,” said Galang.

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