Willd 2014 eugenol setat acetoxy 4hydroxy benzaidehida 14hydroxyphenyl7 fenilheptan3,5 diol diarylheptanoids compound asetoksichavikol galangal acetate asetoksieugenol acetate galanal a, b galanal, galanolakton 12labdiena15,16dial 17epoksilabd12ene. Galangal herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. Research suggests that galangal contains antiinflammatory properties that make it a great remedy for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. Analysis of the essential oils of the leaves, stems, rhizomes and roots of the medicinal plant alpinia galanga fromsouthern india. The ethanolic extracts showed the highest dpph free radical scavenging ability as well. Names of galangal in various languages of the world are also given. The herb is therefore used to treat anorexia, indigestion dyspepsia, colic and stomach ache. Contains antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. The herb is highly aromatic and has mild spicy flavor, and it is used extensively in the indonesian cuisine. Alpinia galanga belongs to the family zingiberaceae. In addition to that, it also helps alleviate the discomfort caused by ulcers and inflammation of the abdomen.
Year 1998 isbn 9290611189 description excellent guide to 102 medicinal herbs of the pacific islands, with photographs of each plant and details of their constituents, biological activities and traditional uses. Synonymous with and formerly known as languas galanga. Pierre is one amongst these, found all over the world. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region. It is one of four plants known as galangal and is differentiated from the others with the common name greater galangal, lengkuas, or thai ginger.
How alpinia officinarum is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. These plants are really looking good, with substantial root systems and excellent aerial parts. Names of alpinia officinarum in various languages of the world are also given. Banjerdpongchai r, punyati p, nakrob a, pompimon w, kongtawelert p.
The medical applications of galangal are in many ways the same as its close relative ginger. Media in category alpinia officinarum the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. The name galangal is probably derived from persian qulanjan or arabic khalanjan. From the ancient vedic era, green plants are being used for their medicinal properties to treat several diseases. The rhizomes are used in the preparation of gargles and administered with honey for treatment of coughs and respiratory ailments. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in alpinia officinarum. Galangal is closely related to languas galanga alpinia galanga and ginger zingiber officinale. Zingiberaceae is commonly known by various names as galangal, greater galangal, java galangal and siamese ginger english. It is well known official drug throughout the country as a holistic gift of nature for medicinal, culinary and cosmetic use.
It was originated in china and mainly cultivated in xuwen, guangdong province. Overview information alpinia is a plant that is related to ginger. Alpinia is likely safe for most adults when taken by mouth in amounts commonly found in foods alpinia is possibly safe when taken by mouth for medicinal uses and when applied to the skin in a specific product also containing licorice, thyme, stinging nettle, and common grape vine ankaferd blood stopper. How galangal is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Fresh galanga has a pure and refreshing odour and a mildly spicy flavour. Article pdf available in journal of medicinal plant research 59. Medicinal potentials of alpinia galanga article pdf available in journal of medicinal plant research 59. Research and application of alpinia officinarum in medicinal. It does get rather large rather quickly, so if it is grown in a container, give it at least five gallons, but a larger container would be better. Galangal also known as galingale, galanga, blue ginger, and laos is a rhizome of plants in the ginger family zingiberaceae, with culinary and medicinal uses originating in indonesia.
Alpinia officinalis chinese perennial with pyramidal racemes of white flowers and pungent aromatic roots used medicinally and as flavoring alpinia. Galangal, greater alpinia galanga potted plant, organic quantity. Research and application of alpinia officinarum in. The galanga rhizomes may be chewed and ingested, and are considered to have many beneficial properties, i. Alpinia galanga rhizome is used against rheumatism, bronchial catarrh, bad breath and ulcers whooping colds in children, throat infections, to control incontinence and fever.
Jun 19, 2017 alpinia galanga is a very easy plant so grow, provided that your climate is appropriate for it. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region the roots are harvested when 4 6 years old and can be used fresh or dried. Strictly medicinal po box 299 williams, or 97544 usa fax. Galangal root uses, health benefits and side effects. Albino rats were orally administered water and ethanol extracts of alpinia galanga 100 ppm and 200 ppm and powder of rhizome 5% and 10% once daily for six weeks. Some studies from university of colombo have tried to study the effect of ethanolic extracts and hot water extracts on reproductive competence and pain relief in rats.
Pdf alpinia galangal has antiinflammatory properties and is useful in rheumatism and. Alpinia zerumbet an essential medicinal herb medcrave online. The roots are harvested when 4 6 years old and can be used fresh or dried238. Oct 16, 2014 alpinia galanga is commonly known as greater galangal english and kulanjan hindi. Green plants represent a big source of bioactive compounds.
Now, the areas of its cultivation in xuwen district were about 4500 hm 2, accounting for over 90% of the cultivation area in china. Plants are evergreen when grown in frost free locations. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in galangal. The mature rhizomes are branched and dense with a light to dark brown color. Pelagia research library alpinia galanga an important medicinal. Antioxidant activity has been described for galanga crude extracts and for specific flavonols and phenols. Alpinia galanga is also known as greater galangal in english and kulanjan in hindi. Successive extraction was carried out using various solvents. Alpinia calcarata roscoe zingiberaceae is a rhizomatous plant widely used as systemic medicinal sources in sri lanka. In thai folk system the rhizomes of this plant are extensively used as carminative, antiflatulent, antifungal and anti itching. Medicinal systems which use this plant folk medicine. Alpinia oxyphylla was found to give an insecticidal activity against larvae of drosophila melanogaster meigen. It is a bitter herb that is used to promote digestion and stimulate appetite and production of digestive fluids. Leaves 4065 x 8 cm, oblonglanceolate, base cuneate, apex acute.
Different parts of the plant are used in the treatment of. Pdf cultivation and medicinal properties of alpinia. Traditional system of medicinal consists of large number of plants with various medicinal and pharmacological importances and hence represents a priceless tank of new bioactive molecules. Alpinia officinarum hance gaoliangjiang in chinese, lesser galangal, is a spice widely used in europe and china for over years. Alpinia alpinia galanga plant profiler sigmaaldrich. Alpinia officinarum herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Medicinal properties of malayavach alpinia galanga willd. Biological activities of greater galangal, alpinia galanga. Alpinia species show promise as antifungals, hypotensives, enhancers of sperm count and motility. Details of medicinal use alpinia calcarata is used atleast in sri lanka as a folk medicine for pain relief. A medicinal herb as well as ornamental plant in central india. Lankauas, alpinia galanga, galengal herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo umali stuart with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal research studies.
Research journal of pharmaceutical, biological and. Alpinia galanga, a plant in the ginger family, bears a rhizome used as an herb in southeast asian cookery. Balachandran, in handbook of herbs and spices, volume 3, 2006. In southern asia, fresh rhizomes are commonly sold in markets. Siddha medicine system use alpinia galanga to treat various kinds of disease. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 218790 with original publication details. Pdf medicinal potentials of alpinia galanga researchgate.
A moderate shrub mostly referred as galangale or galanga, is a very popular spice in whole south east. Alpinia galanga synonyms, alpinia galanga antonyms. Oct 09, 2014 active compound galangal alpinia galangal linn. Willd known as greater galangal is a perennial aromatic rhizomatous herb. The name of alpinia officinarum was given to the herb, as the source of lesser galangal. The tuberous root of alpinia galanga is used to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.
Medicinal plants in the south pacific publication author publisher who regional publications, manilla. It is a basic spice in the indonesian national dish nasi goreng, a rice dish cooked with vegetables, meat, gravy, fruit, and mushrooms. Alpinia galanga showed a marked stimulating effect on the reticuloendothelial system res and increased the number of peritoneal exudate cells pec, and spleen cells of mice. It is occasionally seen at london drug sales, but is scarcely ever used. Galanga or maranta galanga, and is much larger, of an orangebrown colour, with a feebler taste and odour. Galangal alpinia officinarum hance is a perennial rhizomatous herbal plant in the family of zingiberaceae, distributing in the tropical and subtropical regions of south asia. Maximum total phenol and flavonol content were present in ethanolic extract of alpinia galanga. Alpinia officinarum, ethnomedicinal plant, lesser galangal. It is a member of the rhizome family to which ginger, turmeric belong and is also used as an ingredient in thai cuisine. The underground stem rhizome is used to make medicine. List of various diseases cured by alpinia officinarum. It has thrived for me in poor sandy soil with no amendments or fertilizer. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. People use alpinia for fevers, muscle spasms, intestinal gas, bacterial.
Rhizomes also have certain folk medicinal uses in asia. It is one of four plants known as galangal, and is differentiated from the others with the common names lengkuas, greater galangal, and blue ginger. Family zingiberaceae commonly known as galangal, is an important cultivated medicinal crop of india. Ethanolic extract of alpinia galanga showed the potent scavenging activity by dpph method with the ic 50 value of 69. Alpinia officinalis synonyms, alpinia officinalis pronunciation, alpinia officinalis translation, english dictionary definition of alpinia officinalis.
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