Galangal Root (Organic)

Bulk Herbs: Galangal Root (Organic)
Alpina officinarum

Format: Cut Roots
Size: 1 oz package

Also known as: Alpinia officinarum, Alpinia galangal, galanga, lesser galangal, Chinese ginger, Chewing John, and Little John.

Farming: Organic
Location: China

Galangal is an East Asian tropical shrub with lance-like leaves, iris-like flowers, and reddish-brown, woody rhizomes. It grows mainly in the Eastern Himalayas and Southwest India, and was introduced to Europe in the 9th century. Saint Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179 C.E.) referred to galangal as the spice of life and used it in many of her formulas. The name galangal is derived from the Arabic khalanjan, meaning "Chinese ginger," to which it belongs. Galangal is an important herb in Saudi Arabian herbal medicine.

It is used in many magical workings throughout the world. One reported use is to spit the juice from chewing this root onto the floor of a courtroom before the judge enters, and you will win the case. Generally used in Teas and extracts and added to aloe to reduce its harsh laxative effect. The chopped root can be added to culinary dishes, and the powdered herb is more convenient for making tinctures, but should be used within 1 year of purchase. It may also be taken as a tea, extract, or capsule.

Note: Galangal root inhibits the release and action of pancreatic lipase, so don’t take both galangal and digestive enzymes.

Galangal root is generally used in protection incenses and spells, and to stimulate energy. This herb is ruled by the planet Mars and by the element of Fire.

For educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.