Greater Galangal | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Spices and traditional uses for digestion and nausea. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Great galangal
Latin name
Alpinia galanga
Common names
Great galangal
foreign names
Alpinia galanga
The group
Zingiberaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Southeast Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, the scientific name Alpinia galanga is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
rhizome
chemical components
Galangin and volatile oils
Properties and medical uses
Spices and traditional uses for digestion and nausea.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the rhizome may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may irritate the stomach, and concentrated doses should be avoided when taking anticoagulants.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Southeast Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Alpinia galanga species are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
Southeast Asia.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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