Yunnan Galangal
Alpinia Blepharocalyx
Yun Nan Cao Kou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dry damp, warm stomach, fortify spleen.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Stomach cold abdominal pain, distention fullness in stomach duct, dysphagia-occlusion, belching, stomach reflux, cold-damp vomiting and diarrhea.