{"id":160429,"date":"2022-06-10T16:14:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T10:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=160429"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:40:57","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-galangal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-galangal\/","title":{"rendered":"Galangal: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Galangal<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Galangal<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Galangal<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Galangal?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Galangal<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Galangal<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGalangal, scientifically known as Alpinia galanga<\/em>, is a herbal plant. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae<\/em> family. It is widely cultivated in many countries such as China, Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka. It grows well in hot temperatures and abundant sunlight. However, it grows equally well in bushes, jungles, and open areas. It grows up to 3.5 cm tall and has underground roots. Depending on the species, these underground roots, also known as rhizomes, may be reddish-brown, whitish-yellow, orange, or pink. These rhizomes grow 2.5 to 10 cm long with an upright stem-like structure covered with leaves. The leaves are oval, pointed, bifurcated, and smooth, while the flowers are white buds on a green-coloured base. The fruits of galangal are reddish-orange with a capsule shape. Galangal may show potential uses like protecting the liver, strengthening the immune system, fighting allergies, managing digestive troubles, and many more^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Galangal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe flowers of Galangal have the following nutritional value ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Total energy:<\/strong> 27 \u00b1 0.79 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 1.41 \u00b1 0.04%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 3.64 \u00b1 0.22%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 3.58 \u00b1 0.54%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat:<\/strong> 0.85 \u00b1 0.09%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calories from fat:<\/strong> 7.65 \u00b1 0.50 calories<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 589 \u00b1 0.89 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 41 \u00b1 1.42 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Galangal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Galangal has various properties, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may act as anti-microbial<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an antioxidant (acts against free radicals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-inflammatory property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help enhance immunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help protect the liver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-allergic properties (helps to fight allergic reactions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-cancer properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an antiplatelet agent (helps to prevent blood clots)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help enhance digestion ^{1<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
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Researchers have found that the essential oil of Galangal has significant antipsychotic and antioxidant agents. In my opinion, this property may be effective in coping with schizophrenia ^{5<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Galangal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Galangal has many potential uses ranging from managing stomach issues to various other conditions. Some of the potential uses of galangal are described as follows:<\/p>
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