Galangal
Alpinia officinarum
A warming ginger relative used across Asia to settle the stomach and ease nausea.
Traditional use (tcm, ayurveda): A warming ginger relative used across Asia to settle the stomach and ease nausea.
A warming ginger relative used across Asia to settle the stomach and ease nausea.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A warming ginger relative used across Asia to settle the stomach and ease nausea.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Well tolerated as a culinary spice; concentrated extracts less studied.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Well tolerated as a culinary spice; concentrated extracts less studied.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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