Alpinia galanga is aromatic and carminative; the effects is similar to Ginger.
Active Ingredients
Galangal rhizome contains: 0.5-1.0% volatile oil containing sesquiterpenes and alcohols together
with a small amount of eugenol; pungent substances formerly called galangol containing diarylheptanoids; gingerol; flavonoids
including quercetin and kaempferol; sterols and sterol glycosides.
Pharmacology
Gastric antisecretory, antiulcer and cytoprotective properties of ethanolic extract of Alpinia galanga willd in rats.
The effect of Alpinia galanga extract has been studied on experimentally induced gastric ulcers in rats. The ethanolic
extract significantly reduced the intensity of gastric mucosal damage induced by pyloric ligation and hypothermic
restraint stress. It produces a significant decrease in gastric secretion and a highly significant cytoprotective effect.
Pretreatment with the extract significantly prevented hypothermic stress-induced gastric wall mucus depletion. These findings
suggest that a significant antisecretory and cytoprotective action of Galanga may be responsible for its antiulcer activity.
The rhizome of Alpinia galanga is widely used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases,
diabetes mellitus and obesity.
The hypolipidemic action of the ethanolic extract of this plants was studied. Oral administration of extract effectively
lowered the serum and tissue levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids and significantly increased the serum levels of
high density lipoproteins (HDL) in high cholesterol fed white wistar rats over a period of 4 weeks. The results are indicative of
these plants in various lipid disorders especially atherosclerosis.
Traditional Usage
Anorexia, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Bile Stimulant,
Catarrh (mucous), Cleansing, Detoxification, Digestive Disorders, Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal Disorders (is considered to be very
effectively in aiding digestive problems, dyspepsia, stomachache and thus helps in normalizing the digestive process), Indigestion,
Vascular Disorders.
Homeopaths use Galanga as a stimulant.
For more information on Galanga, go to the "MAROWINA FACTS® DATABASE".
Dosage
Tincture: 1 - 3 ml. daily
Infusion: 1 - 2 cups daily
Precaution
Do not take Galangal if you have a long-term problem with your gastrointestinal tract (stomach
or intestines)
Reference
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES ON MEDICINAL HERBS OF THAI FOOD INGREDIENTS
Authors S. Chaisawadi, D. Thongbute, W. Methawiriyasilp, N. Pitakworarat, A. Chaisawadi, K. Jaturonrasamee, J. Khemkhaw, W. Tanuthumchareon
Constituents from seeds of Alpinia galanga Wild, and their anti-ulcer activities.
Mitsui S, Kobayashi S, Nagahori H, Ogiso A.
Toxicity studies on Alpinia galanga and Curcuma longa.
Qureshi S, Shah AH, Ageel AM.
Analysis of the essential oils of the leaves, stems, rhizomes and roots of the medicinal plant Alpinia galanga from southern India.
Jirovetz L, Buchbauer G, Shafi MP, Leela NK.
Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Vienna, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. leopold.jirovetz@univie.ac.at
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It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro),
clinical experience, or traditional usage.
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