The efficacy and function of galangal

When it comes to galangal, many friends' first impression is that galangal is a kind of condiment. In fact, galangal is indeed one of the commonly used seasonings for making curry in Southeast Asia and other regions. But galangal is not only a condiment, it also has excellent medicinal value and efficacy. It can not only relieve pain, but also treat indigestion, diarrhea and other diseases. So what are the effects and functions of galangal?

In fact, galangal is a plant of the ginger family. Especially in late summer and autumn, people often pick this kind of plant, wash it, dry it, and use it to make medicine. It not only has excellent effects of warming the stomach and dispelling cold. Below I will give you a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of galangal.

The efficacy and function of galangal

Galangal is a plant of the ginger family. Dig up in late summer and early autumn, remove the fibrous roots and remaining scales, wash, cut into sections, and dry in the sun. Can be used as medicine. Also known as galangal and honey ginger. It is a common seasoning for curry in Southeast Asia and even India.

Warms the stomach, dispels wind, dispels cold, promotes qi circulation and relieves pain. It is used to treat cold in the spleen and stomach, cold pain in the abdomen, vomiting and diarrhea, choking and nausea, food stagnation, malaria, and cold habit.

Dosage and Usage of Galangal

Nature and flavor: spicy, warm. ① "Bie Lu": "very warm." ② "Ben Cao Shi Yi": "spicy, warm."

Meridians: Enters the spleen and stomach meridians. ① "Leigong Paozhi Yaoxing Jie": "It enters the spleen and stomach meridians." ⑦ "Ben Cao Xin Bian": "It enters the heart, Tanzhong, spleen, and stomach meridians."

Chemical composition: The rhizome contains 0.5-1.5% volatile oil, the main components of which are 1,8-cineole and methyl cinnamate, as well as eugenol, pinene, and pyrantel. The rhizome also contains flavonoids such as galangin, kaempferol, kaempferol, quercetin, isorhamnetin, etc. and a spicy ingredient called galangal.

Pharmacological action: Alpinia officinalis decoction (100%) has different degrees of antibacterial effect (agar plate trench method) on anthrax bacteria, α- or β-hemolytic streptococci, diphtheria and diphtheria-like bacteria, pneumococci, Staphylococci (golden, lemon, white), Bacillus subtilis, etc. It has a slight inhibitory effect on human tuberculosis in test tubes, but its effectiveness is not as good as that of Coptis chinensis.

For internal use: decoct in water, 0.5-1.5 qian; or make into pills or powder.

Contraindications of Alpinia galanga: People with yin deficiency and heat should not take it.

Regarding the effects and functions of galangal, in fact, galangal is indeed a drug that promotes qi and blood circulation, and can not only treat the symptoms and phenomena of spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, but also treat different symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, etc. However, it is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine after all, and is not suitable for everyone, especially those with yin deficiency and body heat. It is best to consult a doctor in advance before taking it to avoid side effects.