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Alternate English names: greater galangal [root]

Alternate Chinese names: 良姜¹ liáng jiāng; 南姜 nán jiāng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Alpinia galanga (L.) Sw.

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Acrid^✽; warm.^✽

Actions and indications: Warms the stomach, disperses cold, and relieves pain.* Treats stomach qì pain; stomach cold; food damage; vomiting and diarrhea.*

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (2.4–4.5g) or use in pills or powders.

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