Alpinia galanga Willd.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Alpinia galanga Willd. is aslo known as Alpinia calcarata, belongs to Scitaminaceae, Zingiberaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Kholanjan.
The English Names for this herb are Galanga Cardamoms, Galangal, Java Galangal.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kalijan, Khalanjan, Khulanjan.

Pharmacological Actions

Rhizomes:

  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Anti-ulcer
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Aromatic
  • Bronchial Secretion Enhancer
  • Carminative
  • Diuretic
  • Expectorant
  • Improves Voice
  • Pectoral
  • Sialagogue
  • Stimulant
  • Stomachic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Alpinia galanga Willd. are Flatulence, Diabetes, Tuberculosis, Indigestion, Sore Throat, Vomiting, Catarrhal Affections, Rheumatic Pain, Chest Pain, Kidney Diseases, Bronchial Affections, Chronic Nausea.

    The Indications of Rhizomes of Alpinia galanga Willd. are Bronchitis, Impotency, Bronchial Catarrhal Affections, Phlegmatic Affections, Stammering, Urine Incontinence, Atrabilious Affections, Pectoral Affections, Whooping Cough, Dyspepsia.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Alpinia galanga Willd..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Alpinia galanga Willd. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    D.L.S.Synergic
    HABB-E-HAMDARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-MOBAHEE KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-MOMYAIE SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-UL-MISK-93Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH JALINOOSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH JALINOOS (Kaseer-ul-Fawaid)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH MAIDIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH OOD SHIREENHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LABOOB BARD NUQARIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LINKUSHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
    MA-UL-LEHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN CHOB CHEENI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NEOBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHARBAT MUFARREH MUQAWWI-E-QALBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Alpinia galanga Willd. is used in the preparation of Arq Pan, Hab Jadwar, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Ood Shirin, Laooq Sufrah, Lubub Mo'tadil, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Sa'leb, Ma'jun Samagh compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb2.000g - 3.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Alpinia galanga Willd. is a herb, 6-7 ft long, is evergreen, errect, and unbranched
    Alpinia galanga Willd.'s Rhizomes, deep orange-brown to reddish brown in color. It is aromatic. Cut pieces of the rhizome of this species are known as greater galangal.
    Alpinia galanga Willd.'s Fruit, 0.5 inch long. Constricted in the middle and contain 3-6 seeds.
    Alpinia galanga Willd.'s Flowers, greenish white in color

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Bangladesh, Eastern Himalayas, South-west India.
    Odor: The odor of Alpinia galanga Willd. is Pungent
    Taste: Spicy

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Alpinia galanga Willd.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Alpinia galanga Willd.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Alpinia galanga Willd.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Large doses or long-term use has harmful effect of desensitizing the respiratory centres and in general may adversely affect the cardiovascular system. Large doses may arrest urination temporarily.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Alpinia galanga Willd.. (work in progress)