Lesser galangal | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditionally used for digestion and warmth. 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
Lesser galangal
Latin name
Alpinia officinarum
Common names
Lesser galangal
foreign names
Alpinia officinarum
The group
Zingiberaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
South China and Southeast Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, the scientific name Alpinia officinarum is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
rhizome
chemical components
Galangin and Diarylheptanoids
Properties and medical uses
Traditionally used for digestion and warmth.
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
High doses may irritate the stomach; pregnancy data are limited.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
South China and Southeast Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the species Alpinia officinarum are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
Southern China and Southeast Asia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but 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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