Galangal, aka Alpinia Officinarum, is a shrub with long, thin leaves, iris-like flowers, and reddish-brown rhizomes. A member of the ginger family, Galangal Roots are aromatic and have a sweet and spicy flavor. Galangal Root has been used as a spice and for its wellness-supporting properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. Galangal root is generally combined into herbal formulations and tea blends.