Glutinous galangal (Alpinia galanga L. Willd.), a herbaceous plant of the Ginger family, native to South Asia and Indonesia, is a versatile and valuable herbal ingredient in Southeast Asian traditional medicine.
Characteristics of Galangal Sticky Rice:
- Morphology: Glutinous galangal has a false stem about 2m high, lance-shaped leaves, white flowers with pink stripes and red-brown spherical fruits.
- Distribution and Use: The plant is grown and used as a spice and in folk medicine in many Southeast Asian countries such as Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- Distribution and Use: The plant is grown and used as a spice and in folk medicine in many Southeast Asian countries such as Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Benefits of Traditional Medicine:
- Uses: Glutinous galangal has a spicy taste, warm properties and affects the two meridians of the spleen and stomach. It is used to warm the middle and disperse cold, regulate the qi, repel wind and evil, and strengthen the spleen.
- Treatment of Pathological Conditions: Treats conditions such as bloating, indigestion, stomach pain, dysentery, vomiting, choking, sore throat, and drunkenness.
Pharmacological effects:
- Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory: Galangal is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Supports Prostate Health: Effectively reduces oxidative damage to prostate cells and tissues, helps maintain prostate shape and enhances prostate function.
- Other Applications: Used to treat rheumatism, fever, secretory diseases, stimulate digestion, aphrodisiac and cause flatus.
In summary, galangal is a highly valued herb in traditional medicine, not only as a popular spice but also for its many medicinal uses, including supporting prostate health. paralysis and other pharmacological effects.
