Japanese Galangal
Alpinia Japonica
Tu Sha Ren

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; warm

Part(s) used

Fruit or seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To move qi, regulate center, fortify stomach.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Glomus, abdominal distention and pain, vomiting, diarrhea.