Pdf the pharmacological activities of alpinia galangal. Alpinia galanga contained many flavonoids and a wide range of volatile oils. 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. Alpinia species show promise as antifungals, hypotensives, enhancers of sperm count and motility. The herb is therefore used to treat anorexia, indigestion dyspepsia, colic and stomach ache. Galanga is an ancient healing plant with a long history of culinary and medicinal uses. It originated in china, where its name ultimately derives. The plant is successfully cultivated only on sandy loam soils and in humid tropical climate.
For culinary use, the rhizome is typically cut up into small pieces, thinsliced, pounded into a paste, or dried and powdered for inclusion as a flavoring in a variety of food dishes such as soups. Market insider quarterly bulletin international trade centre. The tuberous root of alpinia galanga is used to treat respiratory and digestive ailments. One serving of galangal contains 45 calories and 2 g of dietary fiber. It is therefore important to discriminate between different a. Names of alpinia officinarum in various languages of the world are also given. With adequate irrigation provisions, it can be grown upto an altitude of m. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. The rhizomes are used in the preparation of gargles and administered with honey for. Rhizomes also have certain folk medicinal uses in asia. Sep 17, 2019 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. Bavadia, jss college of pharmacy, rocklands, ootacamund 643 001, tamilnadu, india abstract alpinia galanga belongs to the family zingiberaceae. Plant and plant products are being used as a source of medicine since long.
Successive extraction was carried out using various solvents. The rhizomes are used in the preparation of gargles and administered with honey for treatment of coughs and respiratory ailments. Antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of alpinia galanga srividya a. We explore the origins of galanga as a spice and medicine, the health benefits of galanga, and how you can use galanga for specific ailments or just to liven up your health and wellness. Medicinal potentials of alpinia galanga article pdf available in journal of medicinal plant research 59. It is widely used in dietary intake as well as in the traditional system of medicine, viz. Alpinia galanga is a very easy plant so grow, provided that your climate is appropriate for it.
It was originated in china and mainly cultivated in xuwen, guangdong province. How galangal is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Medicinal plants and derived medicine are widely used in traditional cultures all over the world and they are becoming increasingly popular in modern society as natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals. Alpinia galanga, languas galanga, galanga root, galangal. The rhizome root of galangal resembles ginger in taste and appearance. In addition to the culinary uses, there are many herbal preparations that utilize the rhizome. If you only have room for one plant for them, this is the one.
To keep plants happy, be sure to keep the soil somewhat moist. Alpinia galanga, a plant in the ginger family, is an herb used in cooking, especially in indonesian and thai cuisines. Family zingiberaceae compounds as functional antimicrobials. The rhizomes are very commonly used and are said to be indispensable in everyday cooking throughout south asia and southeast asia, the plant has long been cultivated in tropical regions, especially southern asia, and it is also sometimes harvested from the wild or from semicultivated. Health benefits of rasna alpinia galanga ayurvedic. 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. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region. Discrimination of two cultivars of alpinia officinarum. Alpinia galanga is also known as greater galangal in english and kulanjan in hindi. Kulanjan alpinia galanga is a rhizomatous perennial herb used in traditional systems of medicine especially in unani medicine. Synonymous with and formerly known as languas galanga. Alpinia galanga a medicinal plant used to treat colic, dysentery, food poisoning and skin diseases 24. Plant as soon as the soil is warm this is a tender perennial and harvest in the fall when dormant. Galangal is highly aromatic and possesses a strong spicy flavor.
It is rich in flavonoids, which have lipidlowering benefits. Alpinia galanga, a plant in the ginger family, bears a rhizome used as an herb in southeast asian cookery. The amazing flavor is hot, spicy, peppery, with citrusy and floral hints. The plant grows to a height of about 2 metres with the lower portion covered wiith smooth leaf sheaths. Polish zoladkowa gorzka vodka is flavoured with galangal. It has thrived for me in poor sandy soil with no amendments or fertilizer. Galangal is closely related to languas galanga alpinia galanga and ginger zingiber officinale.
The use of galangal root for medicinal purposes grew in popularity and spread to europe where it is still used today. Alpinia is used to treat fever, muscle spasms, intestinal gas, and swelling inflammation. On jul 7, 2009, margaran from maggie jacksonville, fl zone 9a wrote. Nutritive value of some indigenous plant rhizomes resembling. It is well known official drug throughout the country as a holistic gift of nature for medicinal, culinary and cosmetic use. Galangal herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients.
The spicy flowers are also edible, along with the edible. The horizontal underground stem rhizome is used to make medicine. In southern asia, fresh rhizomes are commonly sold in markets. Biological activities of greater galangal, alpinia galanga. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in galangal. Family zingiberaceae is used in medication, culinary and cosmetics for centuries 1, 2. 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. Different parts of the plant are used in the treatment of many diseases for its antifungal, anti. The medical applications of galangal are in many ways the same as its close relative ginger.
It is occasionally seen at london drug sales, but is scarcely ever used. Research and application of alpinia officinarum in. Alpinia officinarum hance zingiberaceae, commonly known as lesser galangal, is an important plant from the ginger family that originates in southern china and. This is the vital kha of tom kha soups found at so many thai restaurants. Pelagia research library alpinia galanga an important medicinal. Plantderived drug research has become more promising in recent years and also a better alternative for synthetic medicine and therapeutics in spite of many challenges vanwyk and wink 2009. Evaluation of antiinflammatory potential of rhizome of alpinia. Vanda roxburghii and alpinia galanga is also taken as rasna in bengal and south india respectively. It tones up the tissues and is sometimes prescribed in fever. Alpinia galanga galangal, also known as thai ginger or ka in the thai language, is an exotic variety native to south asia and indonesia, and is commonly cultivated in malaysia, laos, and thailand. Known as greater galanga or galangal, this is the more common of the two types of galangal used in thai cooking. Alpinia species, false galangal, greater galangal, siamese. Rasna pluchea lanceolata is a herb mentioned in ayurveda for the treatment of pain, indigestion, gout, cough and general debility.
Alpinia galanga grows very well in my zone 7b garden. Nutraceuticals and food supplements archives page 5 of 6. Herb is very crucial valued for its medicinal, aromatic or slavery qualities that contains a variety of chemical substances that act upon the body to prevent relieve, and treat illness. Alpinia galanga is commonly known as greater galangal english and kulanjan hindi. Benefits you can get from ginger the chinese system of medicine has traditionally placed great emphasis on the warming potential of the galangal herb. Plants are evergreen when grown in frostfree locations. 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. It prevents the cells from turning cancerous and fights against breast cancer, lung cancer, blood cancer and skin cancer. The plant of greater galangal is a stifling herbaceous of the common ginger family which is around 2m 6 12ft in length.
Siddha medicine slightly aromatic, leaves are oblong system use alpinia lanceolate, acute, glabrous. Rasna pluchea lanceolata, vanda roxburghii, alpinia galanga. Analysis of the essential oils of the leaves, stems, rhizomes and roots of the medicinal plant alpinia galanga from southern india. Curcumin has been reported for its myriad medicinal properties, established for its ability to suppress oxidative damage, and possesses anti. The robust rhizome has a sharp, sweet taste and smells like a blend of black pepper and pine needles. Galanga or maranta galanga, and is much larger, of an orangebrown colour, with a feebler taste and odour. It can be grown in open sunny areas with sufficient rainfall. Fresh galanga has a pure and refreshing odour and a mildly spicy flavour. Pdf toxicity studies on alpinia galanga and curcuma longa. Various galangal rhizomes are used in traditional asian cuisines, such as thai and lao tom yum and tom kha gai soups, vietnamese hu. A member of the ginger family, its tender pink rhizomes have a pungent fiery flavor thats characteristic of southeast asian cuisine. Toxicity studies on alpinia galanga and curcuma longa.
Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as kencur, aromatic ginger, sand ginger, cutcherry, or resurrection lily, is. In vitro and in vivo studies of 5,7dihydroxy flavones. Constituents from seeds of alpinia galanga wild, and their antiulcer activities. Department of biomedical sciences, faculty of biomedicine and health, asia metropolitan university, taman kemacahaya, batu 9, 43200 cheras, selangor, malaysia. 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.
Alpinia galanga rhizome is used against rheumatism, bronchial catarrh, bad breath and ulcers whooping colds in children, throat infections, to control incontinence and fever. Alpinia zerumbet an essential medicinal herb medcrave online. The activity of the extract of the rhizomes of alpinia galanga galangal was studied for the treatment of diabetes in experiment albino rats. The name of alpinia officinarum was given to the herb, as the source of lesser galangal. Alpinia galanga medicinal uses stimulant and carminative.
It is used as a single drug or as a compound medicine and it has actions such as expectorant, nerve stimulant, digestive, appetizer, stomachic, cardiac tonic, carminative, etc. Family zingiberaceae commonly known as galangal, is an important cultivated medicinal crop of india. Request pdf evaluation of antiinflammatory potential of rhizome of alpinia galanga linn. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in alpinia officinarum. Medicinal properties of rasna alpinia galanga alpinia is antifungal in nature and this herb fight against various fungus responsible for causing fungal infections of skin. 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. Learn more about alpinia uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain alpinia. It is shaded with the bladelike leaves which are wide and long in size around 50 x 9cm 18 x 312in. The bioactive natural compounds isolated from various parts of a plant are the key research thrust for a chemist, biologist, pharmacist, and medical professionals to tease and tap the. It is a basic spice in the indonesian national dish nasi goreng, a rice dish cooked with vegetables, meat, gravy, fruit, and mushrooms. Rasna alpinia galanga uses, health benefits, medicinal. Organic greater galangal herb alpinia galanga the word galangal, or its variant galanga, can refer in common usage to four plant species all in the zingiberaceae ginger family. Health benefits of rasna alpinia galanga ayurvedic medicinal plant health benefits of rasna alpinia galanga ayurvedic medicinal plant rasna also known as alpinia galanga is an ayurvedic medicinal which is a rhizome grown in most of southeast asia and is used in cooking and home made remedies. Galanga is a tuberous,aromatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the plant family zingiberaceae.
How alpinia officinarum is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Jun 19, 2017 alpinia galanga is a very easy plant so grow, provided that your climate is appropriate for it. Alpinia galanga belongs to kingdom of plantae, order of zingiberales, family of zingiberaceae, genus of alpinia and species of alpinia galanga. Under the names chewing john, little john to chew, and court case root, it is used in african american folk medicine and hoodoo folk magic. Names of galangal in various languages of the world are also given. Galangal root uses, health benefits and side effects. The most impressive health benefits of galangal are its ability to act as an anticancer and antiinflammatory agent, strengthen the immune system, increase sperm motility, and protect the brain.
Medicinal plants in the south pacific publication author publisher who regional publications, manilla. 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. Spikes of fragrant pink and yellow flowers rise above the lush foliage and last for weeks. 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. Alpinia galanga plant finder missouri botanical garden. Message the user has shared this species from india biodiversity portal with you. Chrysin was found to induce cytotoxicity and apoptosis in human lung cancer cells and murine lymphoma cells at 25, 50, and 75. It is one of four plants known as galangal, and is differentiated from the others with the common name greater galangal. It is especially useful in flatulence, dyspepsia, vomiting and sickness at stomach, being recommended as a remedy for seasickness as recommended by indian ayurveda. The roots are harvested when 4 6 years old and can be used fresh or dried238. Kaempferia galanga, also called kencur, black galangal or sand ginger. Benefits of galangal alpinia officinarum for health.
Ginger zingiberaceae hardy to zone 9 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted plant and brought in for the winter herbaceous perennial native to asia. In the present study, the medicinal and nutritional importance of certain plants of same family zingiberaceae have been investigated and found to be quite interesting. Alpinia galanga get alpinia galanga roots and alpinia. The potential uses of these plant species as food preservatives are discussed. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. Green plants represent a big source of bioactive compounds. The herb is highly aromatic and has mild spicy flavor, and it is used extensively in the indonesian cuisine. The herbal medicine has a long and respected history. Galanga should not be confused with galangal or the greater galangal, which is alpinia galanga, and the lesser galangal, alpinia officinarum.
There are no clinical studies of galangal monotherapy to provide a basis for dosage recommendations. Chemical constituents of supercritical extracts from alpinia. Galangal, greater alpinia galanga potted plant, organic. It is occasionally seen at london drug sales, but is. Alpinia alpinia galanga plant profiler sigmaaldrich. A combination of galangal and ginger rhizome extracts was used at a dose of 510 mgday to improve pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Its main use is for fish curries see coconut in thailand. Alpinia officinarum hance is both an herbal medicine and a condiment, and generally has different cultivars such as zhutou galangal and fengwo galangal.
Thai ginger grows in clumps of 5 stalks with broad, shiny leaves. Galangal is used as a cooking spice, mainly for curries and soups. It help to reduce raised level of blood sugar in body and also help to maintain the proper secretion of insulin in body. Hence the anti inflammatory activity of rhizome of alpinia galanga may be. Kaempferia galanga, also called kencur, aromatic ginger or sand ginger is read more. Lesser galangal, or alpinia officinarum, is most commonly used. Alpinia officinarum herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Zingiberaceae galanga root, galangal, thai ginger, laos origin. Alpinia galanga, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, boesenbergia.
Galangal health benefits, properties, natural home remedies, treatments, uses. People use alpinia for fevers, muscle spasms, intestinal gas, bacterial infections, and swelling inflammation, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. List of various diseases cured by alpinia officinarum. It is used traditionally for the treatment of eczema, bronchitis, coryza, morbili, pityriasis versicolor, otitis interna, gastritis, ulcers, cholera, emaciation and to clean.
Benefits of galangal alpinia officinarum for health read more. Young galangal is preferred for most culinary preparations as the completely mature root is very tough. Galanga is an herb used in cooking, especially in indonesian and thai cuisines. 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. It is used extensively as a spice throughout tropical asia and has a long history of medicinal use, as described below. The program is announced in the context of a merging of two existing schemes.
Alpinia officinarum, known as lesser galangal, is a plant in the ginger family, cultivated in southeast asia. It has been in use in cases of chronic enteritis and gastralgia, and the decoction is a. Listed below are some of the wellknown health benefits of galangal. It is a bitter herb that is used to promote digestion and stimulate appetite and production of digestive fluids. It contains a cancer fighting compound called acetoxychavicol acetate. Pierre is one amongst these, found all over the world.
Albino rats received alloxan by injection 150 mgkg. It is a member of the rhizome family to which ginger, turmeric belong and is also used as an ingredient in thai cuisine. Kulanjan alpinia galanga health benefits, medicinal. Alpinia galanga is a significant medicinal plant to treat several diseases, including microbial infections, rheumatic pains, inflammations, chest pain, and dyspepsia, fever, burning of the liver.
Because of the awesome flavor of the cooked fresh younger rhizomes. From the ancient vedic era, green plants are being used for their medicinal properties to treat several diseases. Galangal is the alpinia officinarum plant from the zingiberaceae family, that includes ginger. Galangal root has been employed in traditional medicine as a remedy for. Alpinia galanga, commonly known as siamese ginger, thai ginger or galangal, is a tropical evergreen perennial with a thick aromatic rhizome. Antioxidant activity has been described for galanga crude extracts and for specific flavonols and phenols. Alpinia galanga synonyms, alpinia galanga antonyms. Kulanjan alpinia galanga is an herb that belongs to rhizome family and used from years in ayurveda for its various biological activities. The galanga rhizomes may be chewed and ingested, and are considered to have many beneficial properties, i. The underground stem rhizome is used to make medicine. Now, the areas of its cultivation in xuwen district were about 4500 hm 2, accounting for over 90% of the cultivation area in china. A fairly wellknown and widely used spice, mainly employed as a flavouring in foods and as a medicinal plant.
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