Galanga Galangal Fruit
Fructus Galangae, Galangae Fructus
Hong Dou Kou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treatment of epigastric pain accompanied by cold sensation, retention of undigested food with abdominal distension, vomiting and diarrhea, excessive alcohol drinking.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of epigastric pain accompanied by cold sensation, retention of undigested food with abdominal distension, vomiting and diarrhea, excessive alcohol drinking.