Galangal Root - Alpina officinarum

Medicinal Uses:
As with Ginger, the obvious uses for galangal are as a warming, soothing carminative stomach ally that aids indigestion, flatulence and nausea, especially from travel sickness.
Galangal is more powerful than that. It appears to be effective in the treatment of ulcers (though some sources warn against this use) and be able to fight candida albicans.
During the Middle Ages, it had a reputation for heart complaints, which was long considered superstition. However, recent research has shown it to be extremely effective in inhibiting platelet aggregation, which under the wrong circumstances can cause blood clots that block arteries and can lead to heart attacks. Thus, it would probably not be a good idea to use this herb excessively if one is already on blood thinning medication.

Magical Uses:
Galangal nurtures the fire within. It burns away the wishy-washy thoughts of every day affairs and is thus an excellent concentration aid that will help the practitioner to focus his or her intentions.
It promotes clarity of vision and helps focusing visualizations.
It is also an excellent aphrodisiac that may be useful in sex magic and tantric rituals.

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