Alpinia galanga Willd.
Alpinia galanga Willd. is also known as Alpinia calcarata belongs to Scitaminaceae, Zingiberaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Kholanjan.
The English names for this herb are Galanga Cardamoms, Galangal, Java Galangal.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kalijan, Khalanjan , Khulanjan.
Description
Alpinia galanga Willd. is a herb, 6-7 ft long, is evergreen, errect, unbranched
Alpinia galanga Willd.'s Rhizomes deep orange-brown to reddish brown in color. It is aromatic. Cut pieces of the rhizome of this species are known as greater galangal.
Alpinia galanga Willd.'s Fruit 0.5 inch long. Constricted in the middle and contain 3-6 seeds.
Alpinia galanga Willd.'s Flowers greenish white in color
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Alpinia galanga Willd.'s Rhizomes are Anti-spasmodic, Anti-ulcer, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Bronchial Secretion Enhancer, Carminative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Improves Voice, Pectoral, Sialagogue, Stimulant, Stomachic.
Indications
The indications of Alpinia galanga Willd. are Flatulence, Diabetes, Tuberculosis, Indigestion, Sore Throat, Vomiting, Catarrhal Affections, Rheumatic Pain, Chest Pain, Kidney Diseases, Bronchial Affections, Chronic Nausea.
The indications of Alpinia galanga Willd.'s Rhizomes are Bronchitis, Impotency, Bronchial Catarrhal Affections, Phlegmatic Affections, Stammering, Urine Incontinence, Atrabilious Affections, Pectoral Affections, Whooping Cough, Dyspepsia.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Alpinia galanga Willd. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Alpinia galanga Willd. is Pungent.
Taste: Spicy.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 2.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- D.L.S.Synergic
- HABB-E-HAMDARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-MOBAHEE KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-MOMYAIE SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-UL-MISK-93Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH JALINOOSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH JALINOOS (Kaseer-ul-Fawaid)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH MAIDIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH OOD SHIREENHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB BARD NUQARIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LINKUSHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
- MA-UL-LEHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN CHOB CHEENI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NEOBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT MUFARREH MUQAWWI-E-QALBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Alpinia galanga Willd. is used in the preparation of Arq Pan, Hab Jadwar, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Ood Shirin, Laooq Sufrah, Lubub Mo'tadil, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Sa'leb, Ma'jun Samagh.
Substitutes
The substitute of Alpinia galanga Willd. is Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Alpinia galanga Willd. are Acetoxychavicol Acetate, Acetoxyeugenol Acetate, Alpinine, Campheroid, Colengin, Diarylheptanoids, Dihydroxy Flavonol, Galangal, Galangin, Kaempferide, Volatile Oil.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Alpinia galanga Willd. are Bambusa arundinacea Retz., Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Pimpinella anisum Linn., Santalum album Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Alpinia galanga Willd.. (work in progress)