Galangal Herbal Remedies
Galangal is used in much the same way as ginger for stomach pains, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, enteritis, and nausea and vomiting. It is a traditional spice commonly used in Thai and Indian cooking. Galangal has a taste of PUNGENT and a temperature of HOT.
Galangal Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Galangal Decoction | 1 cup 2 x daily |
| Galangal Tincture | 1-3 droppersful 2-3 x daily |
Galangal Reference Information
| Latin Name | Alpinia officinarum |
| Other Names | Lesser galangal |
| Part Used | Rhizome |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Digestive system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A tall perennial aromatic plant (related to ginger) of the tropics, with long, slender leaves and white flowers. |
Supporting Research
Blumenthal, Mark et al. 1998. The Complete Commission E Monographs. Austin: American Botanical Council.
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Weiss, R. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.