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Alpinia officinarum
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Smaller galangal species used in TCM and medieval European medicine; spice trade commodity.
Smaller galangal species used in TCM and medieval European medicine; spice trade commodity. Key active compounds include galangin, alpinetin, kaempferide.
galangin, along with alpinetin and kaempferide, are the primary bioactive compounds in Alpinia officinarum. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Anti-nausea
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Digestive aid
Digestive stimulant
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Nausea
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Cold and flu
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Stomach pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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