Kaempferia galanga Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Kaempferia galanga Linn is aslo known as Kaempferia latifolia Horn., Kaempferia rotunda Blanco, belongs to Scitaminaceae, Zingiberaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Jawa Galangal.
The English Names for this herb are Galanga, Kaempferia.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Chandramul, Chandramula, Kapur Kachri.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Kaempferia galanga Linn are Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Aromatic, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Concoctive, Detersive, Diuretic, Exhilarant, Expectorant, Stimulant.

Rhizomes:

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Blood Purifier
  • Concoctive


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Kaempferia galanga Linn are Sore Eyes, Malaria, Swelling, Chills, Rheumatism, Headache, Sore Throat, Dyspepsia, Boils, Cough, Fever, Abdominal Pain.

    The Indications of Rhizomes of Kaempferia galanga Linn are Toothache, Lumbago, Cough, Cholera, Pimples, Rheumatism, Frackles Spot, Dandruff, Skin Affections, Pectoral Affections, Nasal Obstructions, Inflammatory Tumors, Lameness.

    The Indications of Decoction (Rhizomes) of Kaempferia galanga Linn are Fever, Lumbago, Nasal Catarrh, Cholera, Dyspepsia, Headache, Malaria, Lameness.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Kaempferia galanga Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Kaempferia galanga Linn is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Kaempferia galanga Linn.

    Compound Preparations

    Kaempferia galanga Linn is used in the preparation of Arq Maul Laham Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Dawaul Misk Har Jawahardar, Jawarish Mastagi Kalan, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Muffareh Shaikh ul Rais, Roghan Kalan, Safuf Chutki, Sunun Kalan compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000g - 3.000g

    Herb's Description

    Kaempferia galanga Linn. A small handsome herb. Leaves two or three, spreading flat on the ground, rotund-ovate or suborbicular, petioles short, channeled. Flowers white, 6-12 on a short scape, fugacious, opening successively, lip bilobed with lilac or purple spots150'. Roots branched; tubers resembling ginger, giving off fleshy fiber

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Cambodia, China, France, India, indonesia, Japan, Philippines.
    Odor: The odor of Rhizomes of Kaempferia galanga Linn is Camphoraceous
    Taste:
    Rhizomes: Bitter Aromatic

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Kaempferia galanga Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Kaempferia galanga Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Kaempferia galanga Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use may produce constipation.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Kaempferia galanga Linn. (work in progress)