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Alpinia galanga
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Already entered as galangal-root — distinct entry for emphasis on its anticancer and digestive properties researched in modern medicine.
Already entered as galangal-root — distinct entry for emphasis on its anticancer and digestive properties researched in modern medicine. Key active compounds include galangin, ACA (1-acetoxychavicol acetate), kaempferide.
galangin, along with ACA (1-acetoxychavicol acetate) and kaempferide, are the primary bioactive compounds in Greater Galangal. 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-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anticancer research
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Digestive
Treat digestive complaints
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Pain relief
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Traditional Southeast Asian ceremonial medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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