Galangal
Galangal is a common name for several tropical rhizomatous spices.
Buy Galangal
Scientific Name: Alpinia galanga
Parts Used: Root
Cautions:
Healing Properties
How to Use:
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below). However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
Grow It/Harvest It Yourself:
Buy Galangal
Scientific Name: Alpinia galanga
Parts Used: Root
Cautions:
- Do not use to replace any medically prescribed heart medications.
Healing Properties
- Effective for heart pains, dizziness, fatigue and angina pectoris
- Good for colds, fevers, indigestion, stomach pain, nausea and motion sickness
- Used for digestive and respiratory issues
- Considered an aphrodisiac
How to Use:
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below). However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
- Add fresh or dried herb to food and beverages.
- Can be taken in store-bought capsule or extract form.
- Essential Oils: Apply externally
- How to Dry Herbs
- How to Make Herbal Teas/Infusions/Decoctions
- How to Make Herbal Vinegars
- How to Make Herbal Syrups
- How to Make Herbal Tinctures & Glycerites
- How to Make Herbal Infused Oils
- How to Make Herbal Ointments & Creams
- How to Make Herbal Poultices & Compresses
- How to Make Herbal Electuaries & Oxymels
- How to Make Herbal Lozenges, Gummies, Capsules
- How to Make Herbal Baths, Steams & Hair Rinses
Grow It/Harvest It Yourself:
- Buy Galangal Seeds
- Harvest roots anytime after 1 year. If harvesting a large quantity, wait until fall or winter when the leaves have yellowed or died.
- Hardy to zone 9
- Soil pH: 6.6-7.3
- Like tropical climates with full/part sun