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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Kaempferia galanga L.*

Use: Medicinal and alimentary

Properties: Acrid; warm; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Stomach channel.

Actions and indications: Warms the center, disperses food, and relieves pain. Treats cold pain in the heart [region] and abdomen; food stagnation; injury from knocks and falls; toothache.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–6g) or use in pills or powders. Topical: Apply crushed, or grind and apply mixed.

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