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The Lanna Eating Culture
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Chiang Mai University Library in collaboration with Information Technology Service Center
 
 

Resurrection lily


 
            Kaemferia galangal Linn.
 
            Zingiberaceae
 
            Resurrection Lily.
 
            Prohom khao, Hompro daeng, Wan hom, wantin din (Northern); Wan phaen din yen (Chiang Mai); Chu (Mae Hong Son). (Wut Wuthithamwet, 1997, p. 278)
 
            Rhizomes with tuberous roots. Leaves more or less broadly elliptical, 1-2 in. wide X 3-4 in. long, green, often a reddish upper edge, fragrant. Inflorescence terminal, sessile; flowers with corolla tube. The plants thrive well during the rainy season. (Wut Wuthithamwet, 1997, p. 278)
 
        
            Contains phosphorus, calcium and Vitamin C. (Phak Phuen Ban A-han Thai, 2007, p. 48). Lanna people use it in lap, chili paste and yam of all kinds. (Pratan Nanchaisin, personal communication, July 3, 2007)
        
Pro hom daeng.
Leaves: Spicy hot and bitter, used in the treatment of ringworms.
Flowers: Spicy hot and fragrant, used in treatment of eye infections and “watery eyes”
Stems: Spicy hot and bitter, used to treat upset and gassy stomach.
Rhizome: Spicy hot and bitter, used to expel bad blood and pus, to treat rashes, allergies, wounds, and diarrhea.
Pro hom khao
Flower: Fragrant and spicy hot, used to relieve insomnia.
Stem: Spicy hot and bitter, used to expel bad blood.
Rhizome: Spicy and bitter, used as a blood tonic, to treat a cold, stuffy nose, helps in passing gas, expectorating phlegm, as a tonic, to treat diarrhea.
(Wut Wuthithamwet, 1997, p. 278)
 
            

Phak Phuen Ban A-han Thai. (2005). Bangkok: Saengdaet. (in Thai).

Wut Wuthithamwet. (1997). Saranukrom Samunphrai: Ruam Lak Pesatchakam Thai. Bangkon: Odean Store. (in Thai).