Galanga, Gāo Liáng Jiāng, ⾼良姜, Rhizoma Alpinia Officinarum
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Space USA: Alpinia Officinarum USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: Abdominal pain • Hiccups • Belching • Nausea • Vomiting • Diarrhea
Attributes: Analgesic • Antibiotic • Cholagogic
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Research (sample)
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Constituents:
Coneol • Pinene • Cadinene • Quercetin • Kampferide • Kaempferol
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Fun Facts
Other Names: Ming Yi Za Zhu
Species
Growth
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Alpinia Officinarum is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Warm Interior Expel Cold
English: Galanga Pinyin: Gao Lian Jiang Pharmaceutical: Rhizoma Alpinia Officinarum
Organs: Spleen • Stomach Temperature: Hot Taste: Pungent Toxicity:
Actions: Warm middle jiao • Warm Spleen and Stomach • Alleviate pain • Disperse cold
Indications: Food stagnation • Abdominal pain • Hiccups • Belching • Nausea • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Middle Jiao cold • Deficiency cold
Contraindications: Yin deficiency heat
Typical Dosage: 1.5g - 9g Guidelines
Parts Used: Rhizome
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Combine With
Purpose
Formulas with Gao Lian Jiang
Er Jiang Wan • Liang Fu Wan
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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