Alpiniae Officirum Rhizome, Lesser Galangal Rhizome
Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma, Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum
Gao Liang Jiang

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; hot

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Warm the stomach and check vomitingdissipate cold and relieve pain

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cold pain in stomach duct and abdomen, vomiting, diarrhea.