Galangal Root

Galangal Root – Ignite Digestion, Fight Inflammation, and Warm the Core

Invigorate your body with the warming power of Galangal Root, a spice-like medicinal herb known for its potent anti-inflammatory, digestive, and antimicrobial effects. Used in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic systems, galangal supports gut health, eases nausea, boosts circulation, and helps clear internal cold and stagnation.

โœ” Supports Healthy Digestion | โœ” Natural Anti-Inflammatory | โœ” Warming Yang Tonic

Galangal Root Health Benefits 

Category Details
Health Benefits - Aids digestion and relieves bloating
- Reduces inflammation and joint pain
- Warms the body and improves circulation
- Eases nausea and motion sickness
- Supports respiratory health and clears phlegm
Why It Works Galangal contains active compounds like galangin and gingerols, which exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. It also stimulates digestive enzyme activity and enhances blood flow—making it ideal for digestive sluggishness and cold conditions.
Chinese Theory In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), galangal is considered a warming herb that enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians. It is used to:
- Dispel Cold and warm the middle burner (Zhong Jiao)
- Stop nausea and vomiting
- Move Qi and relieve pain in the abdomen or epigastrium
How to Use - Use 1–3 grams of dried or powdered galangal in teas or cooking
- Add to digestive or warming tonic blends
- Can be encapsulated for daily use
- Commonly paired with ginger, cinnamon, or cardamom
Common Questions - Does it taste like ginger? → Yes, but sharper and more peppery
- Is it good for cold digestion? → Yes, especially for people who feel sluggish, bloated, or cold in the abdomen
- Can it be used in food? → Absolutely—great in broths, soups, and herbal cooking


Galangal many health benefits. Superfood and nutrient dense packed root.

Common Names:   Galangal, Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinari, Lesser Galangal, Greater Galangal, Alpinia galanga, China Root, Chinese Ginger, East Indian Root
Botanical Name:  Alpinia Officinarum Rhizome, Rhizoma galangae
Chinese / Pin Yin Name:  Gao Liang Jiang
Galangal Root Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider for your correct dose.
Galangal Root Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Galangal Root Benefits & Information

Galangal Root is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb to stop vomiting and warm the middle energizer to ease pain. Galangal root may support memory, benefit male fertility and benefit digestive health.  It contains antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects.
Galangal Root Properties:  Acrid, Hot
Galangal Root Channels/Meridians: Spleen, Stomach
Galangal Root Naturally Occurring Components:  Flavones, Galangin, Quercetin, Isorhamnetin, Alpinin

Herbs That Combine With Galangal Root

Ginger     Xiang Fu Zi     Dang Gui     Magnolia Bark     Dang Shen     Pinellia Rhizome

Review Galangal Root Forms and Sizes Below

References  
https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/gao-liang-jiang
http://alternativehealing.org/gao_liang_jiang.htm,
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25709632, 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27481192

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