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Latin pharmacognostic name: Alpiniae Galangae Rhizoma

Alternate English names: greater galangal [root]

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

Kingdom: Plant

Origin (other sources): Alpinia galanga (L.) Sw.

Use: Alimentary

Category:

Properties: Acrid*; warm*.

Indications:

Warms the stomach, disperses cold, and relieves pain.*

stomach qì pain; stomach cold; food damage; vomiting and diarrhea.*

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

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