Galanga (Alpinia Galanga - Greater Galanga)

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Traditional Uses

Galanga has a long history of therapeutic and culinary use in Southeast Asia.

Research

Numerous studies have shown Ginger as a supportive herb for calmed stomachs – it is even stated to be safe for pregnant women.

Working mainly in the digestive system, Ginger is thought to to maintain balance of digestive fluids and promote transport through the digestive system.

 

Current uses

Galanga (Alpinia galangal) is is related to the ginger plant. By toning the tissues and supporting normal digestive processes, Alpinia is effective in maintaining digestive balance and support of the gastric system

Galanga is also used as a digestive stimulant and useful in flatulence.

The rhizome is used to combat rheumatism, bronchial catarrh, bad breath, and ulcers whooping colds in children, throat infections, to control incontinence, fever and dyspepsia.


Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)

There are no known detrimental side effects of using Galanga