Kaempferia galanga Linn
Kaempferia galanga Linn is also known as Kaempferia latifolia Horn., Kaempferia rotunda Blanco belongs to Scitaminaceae, Zingiberaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Jawa Galangal.
The English names for this herb are Galanga , Kaempferia.
The Urdu names for this herb are Chandramul, Chandramula, Kapur Kachri.
Description
Kaempferia galanga Linn. A small handsome herb. Leaves two or three, spreading flat on the ground, rotund-ovate or suborbicular, petioles short, channeled. Flowers white, 6-12 on a short scape, fugacious, opening successively, lip bilobed with lilac or purple spots150'. Roots branched; tubers resembling ginger, giving off fleshy fiber
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Kaempferia galanga Linn are Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Aromatic, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Concoctive , Detersive, Diuretic, Exhilarant, Expectorant, Stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Kaempferia galanga Linn's Rhizomes are Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Blood Purifier, Concoctive .
Indications
The indications of Kaempferia galanga Linn's Decoction (Rhizomes) are Fever, Lumbago, Nasal Catarrh, Cholera, Dyspepsia, Headache, Malaria, Lameness.
The indications of Kaempferia galanga Linn's Leaves are Sore Eyes, Malaria, Swelling, Chills, Rheumatism, Headache, Sore Throat, Dyspepsia, Boils, Cough, Fever, Abdominal Pain.
The indications of Kaempferia galanga Linn's Rhizomes are Toothache, Lumbago, Cough, Cholera, Pimples, Rheumatism, Frackles Spot, Dandruff, Skin Affections, Pectoral Affections, Nasal Obstructions, Inflammatory Tumors, Lameness.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Kaempferia galanga Linn is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Rhizomes of Kaempferia galanga Linn is Camphoraceous.
Taste: Rhizomes: Bitter Aromatic.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Kaempferia galanga Linn is used in the preparation of Arq Maul Laham Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Dawaul Misk Har Jawahardar, Jawarish Mastagi Kalan, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Muffareh Shaikh ul Rais, Roghan Kalan, Safuf Chutki, Sunun Kalan.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Kaempferia galanga Linn are Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. [Used in throat affections.], Kaempferia angustifolia Rosc..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Kaempferia galanga Linn are Borneol, Camphene-l-Delta-3-Carene, Ethyl Cinnamate, Ethyl-p-Methoxycinnamate, N-Pentadecane.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Kaempferia galanga Linn are Santalum album Linn., Viola odorata Linn. (Syrup).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Kaempferia galanga Linn. (work in progress)