Today we will talk about the root of galangal or cinquefoil erect, describe the medicinal properties and contraindications of a medicinal plant, give recipes for making root tincture, decoction, tea, and tell on the site alter-zdrav.ru about the benefits and harms of galangal.

What is galangal, description, how it looks and where it grows

Kalgan(photo) - this is a perennial grass, reaching 40 cm in height, belongs to the Rosaceae family. People may call:

• Potentilla Uzik;
• erect cinquefoil;
• galangal;
• ovary root;
• cinquefoil forest;
• upright finger;
• dubrovka.

This plant should not be confused with goose cinquefoil or white cinquefoil, although they belong to the same family, they are in fact a little different.

Kalgan has a wide, even, sometimes slightly broken, red root inside with small outgoing roots.

Basically, the stem of the plant is straight, but may be slightly rising, fleecy. Leaves, incised at the top, hairy.

The flowers are arranged singly, have the correct shape, they have a long thin pedicel. The corolla has four yellow petals with golden overflow. The calyx is nonfalling, consists of four inner, four outer alternating lobules.

Blossoming begins in May and ends in August, forms the fruit of an ovoid, slightly wrinkled achene, which has an olive or brown color. Fruit ripening occurs at the end of August and until the end of September.

The Kalgan plant is found in the forest zone of the European part of Russia, it can also be seen in the Caucasus, in Western Siberia. The plant prefers somewhat moist soil among shrubs, meadows, edges and pastures.

Composition of galangal

The benefits of Kalgan root are used and recognized by non-traditional and modern medicine. The chemical components of the medicinal root contain many useful minerals that have a beneficial effect on the human body:

• several special tannins;
• essential oils;
• resins;
• starch;
• wax;
• Sahara;
• flobaven;
• protocatechuic acid;
• tormentillin;
• flavonoids;
• glycosides;
• tormentol;
• tannin;
• campherine;
• alyshnola;
  phenolic compounds;
• galangin.
• Of the trace elements, there is magnesium, iron, copper.

All components have a strong medicinal potential, their relationship helps to quickly and effectively restore health. Many medications contain erect cinquefoil in their composition.

Medicinal properties of galangal

The root of galangal erectus is considered a medicine that helps to cope with a variety of diseases and is:

• an agent that kills harmful bacteria;
• a means of helping to remove sputum;
• sedative;
• excellent antiseptic;
• an agent that stops bleeding;
• an agent that relieves inflammation;
• painkillers;
• astringent;
• choleretic;
• diuretic;
• regenerating.

The combination of the beneficial properties of galangal can cure many diseases. From taking medicines based on a plant, there is a positive effect on the entire human body.

With the help of galangal root, loose stools (diarrhea) can be eliminated, antiseptic actions destroy the bacterial flora that causes the disease. Previously, they even treated dysentery with medicines from galangal.

The plant has a positive effect on the treatment of gastric, duodenal ulcers. The process of inflammation is removed, the bacterial flora is destroyed, the recovery process is activated. At the first dose, the patient's condition improves due to the analgesic properties of the root.

The choleretic effect of the plant helps to improve digestion, reduce the load on the diseased organ, which contributes to the rapid overgrowth of ulcerative lesions.

If a diseased liver and problems with bile, then such diseases always have inflammation and a lack of bile produced, here the galangal grass will come in handy. It will eliminate painful symptoms, restore liver cells that have been damaged, which is a good point, because due to many diseases, the liver is subjected to destructive influences.

Nervous breakdown, stress, insomnia, decreased appetite, anorexia will be cured by this plant.

Used for uterine bleeding, as well as the stomach, intestines, also galangal is useful for women to relieve menstruation pain, normalize hormonal levels. With decoctions, douching is done with erosion of the cervix and with infection with Trichomonas.

For men, the healing properties of galangal help restore sexual desire, get rid of impotence, prevent prostatitis, contribute to a more intense production of male sex hormones.

It is possible to relieve inflammation in the mouth with stomatitis, gingivitis with the help of products made from the rhizome of the cinquefoil uzik.

Any skin lesions, eczema, fungal infections, frostbite, scars are effectively treated with galangal - it is an antiseptic, and relieves inflammation, and a healing healer.

With bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, the healing root will help to cope, it helps to remove sputum.

Diseases of the thyroid gland, the establishment of a hormonal background can be supported or completely cured with the help of galangal herb.

Proper conduct of therapy will help, after the first use of drugs from the root of the plant, to feel an improvement in the body and cope with many diseases.

Of the other uses of galangal, I would like to note its use in cooking as a spice for marinating, salting and preserving fish, the preparation of "galganovka" - the famous tincture on alcohol, vodka or moonshine. You can boil the roots, pour over sunflower oil and use as a side dish, and use fresh leaves as a seasoning for cereals, meat, fish.

Kalgan contraindications, harm

The excellent medicinal qualities of the galangal plant may also have a ban on its use. For those people who:

• blood clots quickly;
• chronic constipation;
• low stomach acid;
• hypertension;
• individual intolerance to the plant.

With such indications, one should not be treated with drugs in which the root is present. Also, in case of chronic diseases, a specialist consultation is required, is it possible to use galangal herb remedies.

Traditionally, it is not allowed during pregnancy and during lactation, for children under 3 years old. Alcohol tincture is generally not recommended for children.

According to some reports, you should not drink the drug at elevated body temperature.

Uncontrolled use of plant preparations or dry raw materials can cause heartburn, nausea and vomiting, in rare cases, pain and cramps in the gastrointestinal tract, skin rashes. Such symptoms can cause an increased content of tannins. To prevent this from happening, you need to adhere to the exact dosages and rules of therapy. Compliance with the instructions will help to avoid adverse reactions.

The use of galangal in folk medicine - the preparation of galangal tincture, decoction

To cure diarrhea, dysentery need to:

• 1 tsp dry galangal rhizome, ground;
• half a glass of very hot water.

Pour boiling water over dry grass and boil over low heat for 10 minutes. Allow the broth to cool to a warm state. Before use, strain and drink not cold, without flavorings three times a day for half a glass. Drink until the manifestation of the disease passes.

At bleeding in the stomach and intestines

• 2 tsp herbs;
• 1 st. water.

The ingredients are put in a bowl, boiled over low heat, when boiling, the flame is reduced and simmered for about fifteen minutes. After straining the liquid, warm water is added to 1 cup, consumed 3 r per day, 1 tbsp. spoon, regardless of the meal.

For hemorrhoids treatment

With inflamed hemorrhoids, baths are made from an aqueous infusion of galangal (1 tablespoon per glass of boiling water, insist in a thermos for at least 3 hours). You can also make lotions from a swab soaked in infusion.

Ointment from skin diseases, cracks

• 5 gr. crushed cinquefoil roots uzik;
• 1 st. cow butter.

All this is cooked for about five minutes over low heat, filtered into a jar in a warm state. You can smear children's lips with chapping.

Decoction of galangal for rinsing the mouth

• 20 gr. raw materials;
• 1 liter of water.

Boil the composition for 10 minutes, strain and rinse your mouth with warm, this will help with sore throats, colds and dental diseases.

There is an option to make a milk broth of galangal, according to some reports, it is even more effective, only it is somewhat more concentrated (1 tablespoon of ground dried rhizomes per glass of milk, keep in a water bath for the same amount of time, let it brew, drink 2 teaspoons of the product three times a day.

Alcohol tincture of galangal root in the treatment of thyroid gland

• 150 gr. galangal root;
• 0.5 liters of alcohol.

Raw materials are poured with alcohol, infused away from the sun for a month. When the exposure time has come, the infusion is filtered, they drink 30 drops 3 r during the day, regardless of food.

Also, alcohol tincture of galangal (50 g per half-liter bottle of vodka, infused for 21 days) is used orally (30 drops three times a day 30 minutes before meals, diluted in a small amount of water) for diseases of the digestive system, especially the liver and gallbladder, uterine bleeding , and also washed small wounds, used for rinsing the mouth, means in lotions.

Tea with galangal

This drink (1 teaspoon per glass of boiling water), leave for half an hour and can be drunk three times a day in the form of heat, will be useful during outbreaks of viral infections.

With diarrhea and flatulence, tea is prepared differently - they take a teaspoon of crushed galangal and cumin and brew with a glass of boiling water, leave for half an hour, drink 3-4 times a day, divided into equal portions.

Collection and storage for treatment with galangal, where to buy

If you harvest the rhizomes yourself, then you need to take into account that specimens are taken that are at least 5 years old (they have the necessary concentration of medicinal properties, unlike young roots), this is done in early spring, if you did not have time at this time, then you can transfer the collection to autumn. The rhizome is dug up when the above-ground part dies off, it is cleared of damaged areas and roots, and it is cut smaller. The plant is dried at 60 degrees, stored in a dark and cool room in canvas bags or in cardboard boxes, does not lose its medicinal qualities when dried.

The shelf life of the roots, with proper storage (dark, dry place) - 5 years.

If you do not collect medicinal plants yourself, the herbal remedy can be easily bought at the pharmacy chain, 50 grams of crushed roots cost around hundreds of rubles. In some pharmacies, you can also find alcohol tincture, it costs 280 rubles.

Kalgan root is used to make medicinal ointments, decoctions and infusions that have a beneficial effect on digestion and skin condition. The plant will help to cope with dermatitis, infections of the respiratory system, enhances male libido. We will tell you about the healing properties of the galangal root and contraindications, tell you how to brew it properly.

Kalgan root: medicinal properties

Kalgan (family Rosaceae), also known as erect cinquefoil, is used mainly in the complex therapy of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. There is a plant with the same name in the Ginger family, it is more used as a spice. Therefore, the article will focus specifically on the rhizomes of Potentilla erectus.

The roots of this plant are used to treat a variety of diseases. The composition of the plant includes vitamins, trace elements, compounds with antioxidant activity that strengthen the immune system.

The use of the rhizome in traditional medicine is based on its beneficial properties:

• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• has high antibacterial activity;
• stops bleeding;
• thanks to the astringent effect, it normalizes the stool;
• relaxes the smooth muscles of the intestine;
• affects the water-salt balance, removes excess fluid;
• affects the sexual sphere.

The root affects both the male and female body. It helps to cope with menstrual pain, reduce the intensity of uterine bleeding.

The most important properties of galangal for men: helps to increase potency, prolong sexual intercourse.

For what diseases is galangal root used?

The medicinal plant has a lot of useful properties, so it is used in various areas of traditional medicine. Moreover, sometimes infusions, decoctions and ointments based on galangal root are prescribed by doctors as additional remedies.

Here is a list of ailments in which the plant will help:

1. Disorders of the digestive system: loss of appetite, gastritis and peptic ulcer, intestinal colic, heartburn, dysentery, diarrhea.
2. Respiratory diseases: tuberculosis, SARS, asthma, inflammation of the lungs and bronchi, tonsillitis.
3. Diseases of the skin and mucous membranes: stomatitis, bleeding gums, burns, fungal infections, eczema, cracking of the skin of the lips, hemorrhoids.
4. Disorders of the genital area: instability of erection in men, pain during menstruation, uterine postoperative bleeding in women.

The plant also helps to eliminate the symptoms of chronic fatigue. Galangal root reduces headaches, reduces the frequency of migraines, has a positive effect on depression, and helps normalize sleep.

Application in traditional medicine

Potentilla rhizomes are used fresh and dried. You can buy them at a pharmacy. Fresh roots should be thoroughly washed and dried, then finely chopped or chopped in a blender.

For the treatment of cracks in the skin, eczema and burns, a healing ointment is prepared:

• dried rhizome is crushed in a blender;
• 5 g of the resulting powder is mixed with butter (100 g);
• lubricate the affected areas of the skin.

And to quickly restore the functions of the gastrointestinal tract and treat other diseases, decoctions, infusions and teas are prepared.

Infusions on the root

Galangal root can be infused with water, alcohol and vodka.

Here are a couple of effective recipes:

1. Infusion for the proper functioning of the digestive tract. Improves appetite appetite, reduces heartburn, helps with gastritis. Pour boiling water (250 ml) over crushed galangal root and leave for 12 hours. Strain. The infusion is best divided into 3 servings and taken before meals. Every day you should brew the drink again. Positive results are observed after 1 month of admission.
2. Alcohol tincture can be used as an external agent (wipe wounds) or taken orally. It has a positive effect on male libido, helps fight digestive disorders. To prepare 100 g of rhizomes, cut and pour 1 glass of alcohol. It is best to insist in the dark for 3 weeks. When the medicine is infused, 150 ml of water is added to it. Use a folk remedy should be within 1-2 weeks, 5 ml three times a day.

Infusions are sometimes prescribed as an additional treatment for beriberi, liver cirrhosis, and tinctures have found their use in gout.

Decoction

The decoction is used in the treatment of colds and liver diseases. They are gargled or taken orally in small doses.

You can prepare a healing decoction according to a simple recipe:

• crushed root (30 g) must be poured with hot water (250 ml);
• cook for 15 minutes, preferably in a water bath;
• cool, filter the broth.

With a cold, such a folk remedy is taken 10 ml every 2-3 hours.

In the same way, a decoction is prepared in milk, which further reveals the beneficial properties of this plant.

root tea

For the complex treatment of food poisoning and stopping diarrhea, tea is prepared according to the following recipe:

• grind the rhizome;
• put 1 tsp. powder in a cup;
• pour boiling water;
• insist 5 minutes.

Such a drink can be brewed three times a day, and it is better to drink it before meals.

Galangal root can be combined with other herbs. For example, during an exacerbation of gastritis and inflammation of the gallbladder, it is recommended to brew herbal tea from the rhizome of the cinquefoil, marigold, mint and yarrow.

The recipe is pretty simple:

• mix all the ingredients;
• 1 tsp pour the herbal mixture with boiling water (1 tbsp.);
• let it brew for 10 minutes;
• strain.

Divide the resulting volume of tea into 3 doses, drink before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Contraindications and possible side effects

Folk remedies from the root of galangal can be taken by many, but not by everyone. Sometimes they make you feel worse, so you should know in which cases you should not take infusions and decoctions:

1. In no case should you drink infusions of galangal root for people suffering from constipation. This approach will only exacerbate the problem.
2. It is forbidden to take galangal with individual intolerance.
3. It is not recommended to use a folk remedy for those who have increased acidity.
4. It is also better not to take cinquefoil-based products during pregnancy and lactation.
5. You can not drink galangal root with hyperthermia.
6. With high blood pressure and increased blood clotting, it is forbidden to use galangal.

Separately, let's say about children: they are generally not recommended to use preparations based on cinquefoil rhizomes, except perhaps as rinses for colds and lotions.

Side effects are observed with the uncontrolled use of teas and tinctures. The substances that make up the galangal root, even in small quantities, affect the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. If the recommended rates are exceeded, nausea, turning into vomiting, and pain in the stomach may occur. Therefore, folk remedies, which include the rhizomes of the plant, should not be carried away.

Compliance with the dosage will help eliminate side effects

Where does galangal root grow?

Rhizomes can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared on your own, only for this you need to know where the galangal grows.

The plant is found wild in Europe, Western and Southwestern Asia. It grows both in the mountains and on the plains. In Russia, this species can be found from Kaliningrad to the Altai Mountains. Potentilla prefers damp places well warmed by the sun. It can be found in swampy meadows, pastures and forest clearings.

How to prepare rhizomes?

The most suitable time for collecting rhizomes is considered late autumn. When the ground part dies off, all useful compounds are concentrated in the root. After digging up the root, it is thoroughly washed, cut into pieces 2-3 cm long.

You can dry the galangal root both in a special electric dryer and in an open way. Plant parts are laid out on top of newspaper or filter paper in a well-ventilated area. The substrate needs to be changed daily. The duration of drying in an open way, depending on the thickness of the rhizomes and air humidity, is 5-10 days. Dried roots are stored in cardboard boxes or canvas bags.

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Kalgan root medicinal properties and contraindications

The history of the use of galangal root goes back many centuries. Before the advent of penicillin, this root was used as an antibiotic, its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties have long been appreciated by traditional healers. The plant is unique in its composition and is known to everyone who is familiar with the concept of herbal medicine or traditional medicine. Kalgan root, the medicinal properties and contraindications of which are the subject of discussions on forums about folk components, a number of unique properties. The plant can be used as a concomitant in traditional treatment, as proven by many reviews and recommendations about it. The purpose of this article is to explain the benefits, find contraindications and study the properties of remedies prepared on the basis of the galangal root.

Where does the root grow and what does the galangal root look like in the photo?

Potentilla erectus is a plant with exceptional qualities. Galangal root can sometimes be confused with ginger. They belong to different families, although they have some similarities. The rhizomes of galangal are similar to ginger root and are similar in quality. Galangal root is used as a substitute for ginger in drinks.

The Rosaceae family includes the subfamily Rosaceae, to which Potentilla erect belongs. The erect cinquefoil is also called galangal grass, wild galangal, galagan, forest cinquefoil, dubrovka, red root. Plants of the pink subfamily are shrubs and perennial herbs. Potentilla is an upright, perennial herb, common in the European part of Russia, Western Siberia and the Caucasian foothills. The territory that is convenient for this plant is meadows, pastures, sparse coniferous forests.

The rhizome of Potentilla is voluminous, cylindrical in shape and has multiple processes. Root size can vary from 2 to 20 cm in diameter. The stem is tall and straight. The height of the plant is from 15 to 50 cm. The leaves are wedge-shaped, they are trifoliate on the stems, trifoliate or quintuple near the roots.

From the photo of this plant you can see that the flowers are small, they are easily distinguishable from others. Color - saturated, yellow, in diameter - up to 2 cm, with four petals. The plant has a fruit, which is a dark-colored nut, smooth to the touch. Flowering covers the summer period to September, the fruits ripen at the end of summer, finally ripen in September.

Important! The use of galangal is practiced in pharmaceuticals.

Chemical composition

The roots of the plant contain tannins, their content is about 30%. Tannins are known for protecting tissues from various types of damage, affecting vasoconstriction and increasing the protective reactions of capillaries.

Glycosides in the composition of the plant have an extensive list of properties. These are carbohydrates that can have a diuretic effect, dilate blood vessels, and have antimicrobial properties. They have in their composition two types of molecular particles: carbohydrate and non-carbohydrate. The process of isolating glycosides from plants is very complicated, but they are widely used in pharmacology, and therefore plants containing glycosides are of particular value.

Essential oils in the composition have a positive effect on the functioning of the intestines, make it function correctly and actively.
Organic acids are contained in Potentilla in small quantities, although their functions are significant. They stop the processes of fermentation or putrefaction in the intestines, providing an antibacterial effect.

Flavonoids are plant organic compounds. These substances act depressingly on particles that can destroy the structure of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is important for the body, its work is necessary in the process of cartilage tissue formation.

In addition, flavonoids help to increase the elasticity and strength of the walls of blood vessels. Starch is the main supplier of carbohydrates for the body. Gum is a carbohydrate with a high molecular weight formula. When isolated from the plant, it can be used as an anti-inflammatory agent. The composition contains resins that have antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties.

The trace elements that this plant is rich in give it an additional list of properties:

1. Zinc is important because it is involved in the synthesis of insulin, testosterone and growth hormone.
2. Copper favorably affects the growth of bone tissue and promotes the organization of enzymatic processes that saturate cells with oxygen.
3. Selenium is necessary for the human body for the normal functioning of the immune system. Small concentrations of this substance suppress particles that can lead to dystrophy, and also prevent the occurrence of allergic reactions.
4. Manganese affects the growth and proper functioning of the thyroid gland.

Medicinal properties

Tannins, wax, resins and glycosides have useful antibacterial, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory effects. Manganese, zinc, selenium are involved in hematopoiesis, growth and development of the whole organism. Organic acids and oils contribute to the proper functioning of the stomach and intestines.

Applications

The use of plants in various forms is found in many industries provides:

1. Improving metabolism and thyroid function explains the use in endocrinology.
2. Obstruction of the processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the intestines - all these qualities are used in gastroenterology.
3. Wound healing and inflammation have been used in dentistry and otolaryngology.
4. Hemostatic and antimicrobial properties are used in gynecology.
5. The excretion of fluid that is formed in the respiratory tract during expectoration is necessary for the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
6. Kalgan tincture improves the blood supply to organs, there are cases of curing impotence in men. This explains the application in urology.

Medicinal properties used in diseases in women

Kalgan is actively exploited in the event of bleeding. They can be caused by hormonal imbalance. The use of galangal root is explained by the ability to stop the blood and relieve inflammation. Often it is applied as a compress or lotion for irritations and inflammations of the mucous membranes of the uterus.

Women practice douching with a decoction of galangal. It helps with such a common female ailment as cervical erosion. The decoction is drunk for menstrual pain.

Medicinal properties used for diseases in men

Tincture or galganovka has a pronounced effect. Its use leads to the restoration of proper blood circulation, increases potency. In addition, the herb has mild sedative properties, which also has a beneficial effect on potency.

Interesting! The ancient Greeks and Romans, according to legend, used the root in order to provide their family with offspring.

Kalgan tincture

The infusion is prepared at home, it is stored for a long time and has healing properties. Another popular name for the root is the mighty one. This explains how people have long been related to its healing properties.

Collection and storage of raw materials

For the preparation of tincture, only the roots of the plant are used, they are harvested in late autumn. A plant is considered prepared for collection, the stems of which have already outlived. The root is carefully dug out with the help of improvised means, then it is cut into pieces of 2 or 3 cm.

The next step is drying the rhizome. An electric dryer is suitable for these purposes, as well as drying in a well-ventilated place. Pieces of roots are laid out on paper and remain there for several days. They need to be periodically checked and turned over.

If moisture appears on the roots during the drying process, then all the raw materials will be spoiled. Dried roots should be stored in boxes made of cardboard or wood, and coarse fiber bags are also suitable.

Important! The roots must be cut before drying; after drying, this cannot be done due to their hardening.

Cooking methods

Kalgan rhizomes can be mixed with vodka, alcohol, moonshine or water, and subsequently infused. Depending on this component, the tincture has additional indications. The main recipe involves a tandem of roots and alcohol, which enhances its properties.

Basic Recipe

For tincture, take about 5 medium roots and a liter of vodka or alcohol. Infuse for about 10 days, shaking occasionally.
Important! If you use the powder to prepare the tincture, you can cut the infusion time in half.

Moonshine tincture

In addition to this, you can make tincture on moonshine. The proportions are changed, for 50-60 g of rhizomes, half a liter of moonshine is taken, the strength of which is about 50%. The infusion is prepared for 10 days, shaken at regular intervals.

Cognac tincture

There is a kind of preparation of infusion on cognac. A galangal root weighing about 100 g is poured with 500 ml of cognac and infused for about a week.

Know! There are several recipes for mixed galangal tinctures that have been passed down from generation to generation.

French tincture

For herbal French tincture, 3 liters of good quality vodka are taken, 50 g of cardamom, galangal root, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and anise each. The ingredients are mixed and infused for about a month. Apply after filtration.

Kalganovka in Moscow

For Kalganovka in Moscow, 50 g of ginger, galangal root, sage, mint, anise, a liter of alcohol are taken. The infusion can be filtered after 20 days. After that, 1 liter of water is added to it and driven through a moonshine still. Infuse for 20 days and pour into different small containers for more convenient use.

Prunes Kalganovka

5 tsp crushed root and 10 prunes are poured into 3 liters of moonshine or vodka. The jar is rolled up and stored in a cool place for 10 days. After filtering, the tincture is ready for use.

Important! Prepared infusions are stored in dark, non-transparent glass bottles. During storage, the tincture must be shaken periodically.

Kalgan tincture is taken orally at a dosage indicated for a particular disease. Usually these are small portions, in some cases it needs to be taken in drops. It can be used externally, as lotions, compresses, rubbing and as a rinse.

Folk recipes for using galangal root

There are many folk recipes for preparing various forms of galangal.

With stomatitis

The decoction is rinsed in the oral cavity in order to relieve inflammation, provide protection from the spread of microbes. The astringent action has an antibacterial effect, and the hemostatic property will help against bleeding gums.
The decoction is prepared within a few hours. For 1 tsp crushed roots take 1 tbsp. boiling water, boil this composition for 1 min. Infuse for about 30 min. Strain. After the broth has cooled down, they can rinse the mouth without diluting it with water.

Important! Chamomile, which has a good antiseptic property, can be added to the rinse composition, it will only enhance the effect of the product.

For diarrhea

Take a decoction inside. The dosage depends on the severity of the diarrhea. The maximum amount of use of the decoction is 2 cups per day. You can add cumin to the decoction in an amount equal to the amount of the root, then the action of the remedy will be enhanced by the antimicrobial properties of dill.

For intestinal inflammation

You can use a decoction with the addition of mint as an anti-inflammatory component. To do this, mint leaves need to be crushed and added to the rhizomes, and then poured with water. The components are taken in equal amounts.

For diseases of the joints

The unpleasant symptoms that accompany rheumatism can be alleviated by rubbing the joints with a tincture of galangal and cinquefoil. This tincture is prepared according to the same principle. In this case, you need to take 100 g of rhizome and 200 g of cinquefoil roots, pour 3 liters of vodka, insist for a month. Rub until redness appears on the skin.

from cirrhosis of the liver

A tincture of galangal on vodka is used, 30 drops 3 times a day before meals. Drops can be diluted or washed down with water. In addition, you can prepare a tincture with parts of the plant, which has successfully proven itself in the fight against liver diseases.
For 25 g of galangal roots, take 5 g of the plant in dried form, 600 ml of boiling water, cook in a water bath for 30 minutes. Strain, drink 100 ml 3 times a day before meals.

Taking a tincture or decoction cannot be the only remedy; traditional medicine preparations for serious diseases that pose a real threat to health are usually used in complex therapy.

When coughing

Prepare a decoction in milk and drink 1 tbsp. l. before meals. For decoction, water is replaced with milk, the proportions remain the same.

With a cold

A decoction of galangal is taken in 1 tbsp. l. every 3 hours as a remedy that can increase immunity and activate metabolic processes. In addition, it is able to activate the processes of blood flow and has a warming effect.

For ulcers and burns

Ointment is applied. In the preparation of the ointment, a powder is involved, which is obtained from the crushed rhizome. 1 part powder and 5 parts badger fat are mixed to a paste. Burns and ulcers should be treated with this ointment every 2-3 hours. The exception is weeping ulcers, in which case it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor.

With neuroses

Due to its mild sedative qualities, the tincture, when used regularly, can have a calming effect. A single dose of administration - 40 drops, can be diluted or washed down with water, taken 3 times a day, before meals.

For frostbite, bedsores and weeping wounds

Use an ointment that is prepared with the addition of beeswax. For 1 st. l. galangal root powder is taken half a glass of fat (pork or goose), 2 tbsp. l beeswax - the components are boiled for 5 minutes, filtered, cooled and used as an ointment under the bandage.

With weeping wounds, cracks, burns

Powder is used. They are sprinkled on wounds for several days before tightening or partial healing.

With bleeding, non-healing wounds

For this, the rhizome is taken, washed well, scalded with boiling water, crushed. Juice is squeezed out of the resulting mass. It is diluted with the same amount of water, after which you can store the product in the refrigerator for 3 days. Take 1 tbsp. l. 4 times a day. Wounds are rubbed with galangal juice as needed.

For skin problems

Alcohol tinctures are used. They wipe the areas where acne or rashes are common.

Where to buy galangal root or cinquefoil erect?

Raw materials for the manufacture of tinctures, decoctions or ointments can be prepared on their own, but not everyone has the opportunity to roam the meadows and forest edges in late autumn. Often, galangal root can be found in markets, in places where grandmothers sell harvested roots.

Important! Dried roots can be stored for up to 4 years. Re-collect at the same place after 6-7 years.

It is safer and more convenient to buy the drug in pharmacies. It is sold in cardboard packages called cinquefoil erect, often both names are written on the box, so it is not difficult to find it. Kalgan root is presented in the assortment of each phyto-pharmacy. The collection of the medicinal product is carried out by specialists in this field. The packaging is designed for 25 g of raw materials, there are two forms of release:

• rhizomes in moisture-proof packaging with a total weight of 25 gr.;
• filter bags, 20 pieces of 2.5 gr.

In addition to these funds, some manufacturers offer for purchase all kinds of tea drinks using cinquefoil, which means that the preparation contains other herbal components.

Have you heard the proverb “There is no prophet in his Fatherland”? I think yes. In our case, this is a natural medicine that restores the functions of certain organs. So our compatriots are going to distant lands in search of a saving drug. They even got to Tibet for. They say it has miraculous powers. But why go so far, if here it is, growing almost under the very nose of Carpathian or Russian ginseng, which contains the secret of male strength. So for its effectiveness they called galangal - a root, the healing properties for men of which are really equated with the Tibetan counterpart. Why root? So this is the most useful part of the plant. We go in search.

In Search of the Miraculous Root

Outwardly, the galangal root resembles the ginseng root, and is plump, with short processes along the entire length. At the break, the fresh spine has a red-brown hue, the old one looks like a growth or solidified lava, and the old skin looks like a porous cork.

But we don’t know how to look through the ground, so we are learning to identify the galangal plant itself - a photo and description to help you. The plant is unremarkable. Not the same as, or with recognizable leaves. And not as tall as cocklebur or.

The height of the galangal is about 30 cm. This is a bush consisting of thin stems, each of which is crowned with a small yellow flower with four petals. The leaves of galangal grow at the very root and along the entire stem and look like a bird's splayed paw, for which the plant was called Potentilla. In childhood, we called a similar weed night blindness. Here is a kalgan, the photo confirms our memories, it is very similar to her, but also to.

He is so inconspicuous among even the Potentilla family that the grass relatives laughed at him. But the forest nymph reassured him, convincing him that the power in him was great, healing, that people would appreciate him more than others and thank him. And they will call it so as to distinguish it from other cinquefoils.

So goes the legend, similar to American films - just as unreliable and just as inspiring. But there is some truth in it. And then they called kalgan an ovary root and an uzik, a bone breaker and a finger, a braid and a whisper, a drevlyanka, a mighty one, an umbilical cord and other names. And not for the sake of ridicule, but emphasizing the properties of the plant to relieve diarrhea and jaundice, give masculine strength and treat ulcers and burns.

What plant to dig up? Anything? Take a closer look. Where there are more stems in a row, then dig out. New stems grow from shoots. This means that the root of the galangal has grown, its medicinal properties are in the juice itself. And it is suitable for collection, drying and application.

Looking for benefits in plant parts

The most valuable thing is kept at the root of galangal, medicinal properties and contraindications just revolve around it. Perhaps that is why the ground part is so inconspicuous, so as not to pull all the juices onto itself. He treats the stomach and liver, heart, kidneys, lungs, what is below the waist. It also cleanses the blood, improves its formula and rejuvenates the body.

Here is just a small list of actions. But there are enough of them to prepare for the future the galangal-root. Its use is allowed within five years after collection.

• Astringent and bactericidal.
• Antispasmodic and expectorant.
• Choleretic and anti-inflammatory.
• Healing and pain reliever.
• General health and hemostatic.
• Appetite enhancer and carminative.

Thanks to the bactericidal properties of the mighty, they were successfully replaced with antibiotics for colds, viral infections, and for treating wounds even when penicillin was not even heard of.

Let's decompose the root into atoms and molecules

All the most valuable contains galangal. Useful properties and contraindications of such a plant must be known in order to be treated or avoid it. And they depend on the composition.

• Essential oils impart a spicy taste and bitterness to the root.
• Magnesium and iron cleanse and improve the blood.
• and protect the heart, and start the work of the stomach, and are responsible for the color of the plant. Thanks to flavonoids, galangal is also used for dyeing leather and textiles.
• Tannins tighten wounds, stop blood, protect the stomach from irritation.
• Starch gently envelops the walls of internal organs, making them impervious to harmful substances.
• Acids (malic, quinic, ellagic) have found application in cosmetology. Lotions, creams containing them tighten the skin, tighten pores, relieve irritation.

Therefore, the scope of the root is wide.

• All gastro-diseases from colic and ulcers to gastritis and jaundice.
• Urological: cystitis, diarrhea, dysentery, prostatitis.
• Bleeding uterine and intestinal.
• Toothache, bleeding gums and bad breath.
• Viral and colds: tonsillitis, bronchitis, sore throat, runny nose.
• External injuries: wounds, frostbite, burns, hemorrhoids.

Elena writes about the power of kalgan:

“I had my gallbladder removed. Therefore, my credo is a healthy diet. And in order to periodically avoid pain, swelling, you need to take medicines from official medicine. Yes, they help, but there are so many of them, and they affect the work of other organs. I remembered how, being in a sanatorium, I saw women going to the forest for a galangal root. His properties also came to mind. I began to drink an infusion of galangal. I drank the course, the pain is gone, there is no swelling. It tastes like mulberry. I consider this spine a miracle.

Can everyone drink, chew, or apply galangal root? Medicinal properties are good. And who should be careful?

• People with thick blood.
• People with individual sensitivity to the constituent components of the root.
• Those who have low acidity in the stomach.
• With constipation.
• At high temperature.
• With decompensated hypertension.

And don't forget to dose. Although the root is useful, in large quantities it can cause disgust in the literal and figurative sense.

What Men Don't Talk About

Men are strong and do not admit their weakness. And if it concerns the weakness of an intimate nature, then even more so. Then just prepare the spine, sign on the bag that it helps against diarrhea, cough, impotence and put it in a prominent place. There will be a need, he will see for himself.

In Greek mythology, there is a story about Satyr, who was a great hunter of the weaker sex - to the nymphs, that is. In response to the complaint of the beautiful fairies, or simply as punishment, Zeus and his associates took away his secret weapon from the Satyr. This was the root of the galangal, to which Satyr owed his masculine strength and attractiveness. That root of the god was broken into many pieces and scattered from Olympus.

Greek mythology is, of course, nonsense, but as soon as galangal has grown, its healing properties, as a means of increasing male potency, are known from the Carpathians to Siberia. The cause of male weakness is the fatigue of the body, poor circulation. So, you need to rejuvenate the body, make the heart muscle pump more blood. Flavonoids, microelements contained in galangal, cope with this. The result is improved blood circulation in the pelvic area, strengthening of the vascular walls, general rejuvenation, prevention of development and treatment of prostatitis.

It is necessary to prepare the drug in this way. Boil tbsp on low heat for 20 minutes. crushed galangal root in a glass of boiling water. A couple of hours to insist under the lid and drink 2 tbsp. on an empty stomach before meals. You can’t feel the effect right away, this is not Viagra. But the duration of the effect is higher, and there are no side effects.

This decoction really helps. Oleg Evgenievich checked this on himself:

“It was not so much problems with potency that tormented me, but prostatitis. I also attributed weakness to age - I'm not even 40 already. But the prostatitis tortured. I drank a course of decoction of the root (this is a month). Waking up became less frequent, emptied, sorry, completely. And, surprisingly, I felt like a daring young man - strength woke up in me. So here it is - the very remedy for men.

Recipes for ailments

From other sores, recipes for infusion, decoction, ointment based on such a useful root as galangal root will help. Medicinal properties and contraindications have already been studied, let's move on to alchemy.

Infusion

Pour the crushed dried root with boiling water (a couple of tablespoons per liter of water). After two hours you can already drink. Drink on an empty stomach before each meal, a tablespoon.

Decoction

50 g of galangal are boiled in half a liter of water over low heat for 30 minutes. Evaporated water is supplemented with boiled water. Drink 1 tbsp. or before meals, or after it three times a day.

You can drink a decoction, make lotions and compresses, gargle your throat and mouth.

Ointment anti-inflammatory and healing

Recipe 1: Boil and strain 150 g of rustic oil plus 5 g of fresh chopped roots.

Recipe 2 (if there is no fresh root): mix glycerin (7 parts) with galangal infusion (15 parts). Instead of glycerin, you can take.

The ointment is used externally!

You can drink juice squeezed from fresh galangal root - three times a day for a tablespoon. They can also wet burns and wounds.

Went into the forest!

Are you going for mushrooms? At the same time, dig up wonderful roots. Didn't dig? No problem. They will overwinter and will not get worse. But it is necessary to dig them out until green shoots appear.

The shoots are removed from the root, the root itself is cleaned, washed and dried. When it turns brown, that's it - it dried up. Now you can break into pieces or grind. Put everything in canvas bags and put on a shelf. Do not forget to stick the label - from which the spine helps.

If you're lucky, bring home a few bushes with a root, and plant them on the site. Just give the galangal a separate place. It tends to grow like weeds in luxurious conditions. Now you will also have a clearing of fresh ovary root, bone breaker, whisperer, or whatever you call it.

In the fields and in the forests, one can often see grass with tall, straight leaves and rather large yellow flowers. This inconspicuous plant has several names. The most popular among them is galangal grass, also called cinquefoil erect or dubrovka. In height, the plant can reach 30-40 centimeters, its leaves are quite strong and sharp at the edges, and the roots have a pronounced reddish tint. Potentilla belongs to the family of ginger perennials. Kalgan, the photo and description of which we will consider in the article, has many useful properties.

The plant is often used to treat colds and inflammatory diseases, with disorders of the digestive system, and various skin problems.

Medicinal properties and types of plants

Many are interested in what the galangal looks like in the photo? Outwardly, the grass is very similar to buttercup. But after studying the description of colors more closely, you can notice the difference. Buttercup is characterized by five petals, and cinquefoil has four petals, covered with fine hairs.

Where does galangal grow? It is known that he came to us from South China. The plant was brought to Europe by travelers and successfully took root in our territory. Due to its unpretentiousness and frost resistance, Potentilla grows in any area with moist soil. It can be forests, coasts of rivers, lakes, glades and clearings.

Dubrovka has a huge number of species, about 150 of them are found in the wild. However, it is worth noting that only a few of them have medicinal properties. These are the following types.

The Chinese root is known to us under the name common ginger. Since ancient times, this plant has been very popular for the treatment of plague and many other diseases. Externally, ginger is absolutely not attractive. It is a plant with yellow flowers and a knotted root. It is the galangal root that hides an incredible amount of vitamins and minerals that help get rid of many ailments.

The medicinal properties of the Chinese root are as follows:

• prophylactic against oncological diseases;
• antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action;
• improving the functioning of the digestive system;
• normalization of blood sugar levels;
• improvement of the psychosomatic state of a person;
• increased immunity;
• prevention of cardiovascular diseases;
• weight loss and blood cholesterol.

In addition, ginger is considered an excellent tool for increasing potency. Medicinal properties for men are to increase libido and sexual desire.

Another variety of galangal is a large root. The medicinal properties of the plant are due to the extremely rich biochemical composition. In addition to a huge amount of vitamins, the large root is saturated with tannins, organic acids, flavonoids. Pronounced disinfecting and anti-inflammatory properties are provided due to such a substance in the composition of the herb as flobaren.

This type is used for such ailments:

• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• stop internal bleeding;
• with inflammatory processes of the oral cavity;
• for the treatment of burns, frostbite and many other skin lesions.

The use of the root is very diverse. It is widely used for the purpose of adjuvant therapy for various ailments. In addition, galangal is recognized as official medicine.

Important! Potentilla is not consumed raw. The product has a very spicy taste. It is added to recipes in small quantities.

Collection and preparation

Kalgan or cinquefoil erect is used in the form of plant roots, which can be bought on the market, as well as prepared independently. Collection time is the autumn months. The galangal ripens from September to October.

Roots are used both dry and fresh. For storage, the collected material is washed, dried, and small processes are broken off. After that, the root is cut into several parts, with a diameter of not more than 1-0.5 centimeters, and laid out in the fresh air. You can also dry the roots in the oven. The temperature should not exceed 50-60 degrees Celsius.

After complete drying, the product is stored in a glass or tin container. The root is used to boost immunity by adding a few pieces to tea, as well as to treat various health problems.

Important! When using alternative treatment with the addition of erect cinquefoil, it is recommended to consult with a specialist. The product has some contraindications.

The use of cinquefoil in various pathologies

Kalgan grass is a real healer, relieving a wide variety of diseases. Due to its biochemical composition, Potentilla roots have an anti-inflammatory, disinfecting, immunomodulatory, and wound healing effect. So, plant-based recipes can be as follows:

1. With swelling and pain in the stomach, it is recommended to take a decoction of the dried roots of the plant. To do this, a tablespoon of the crushed product is poured into a glass of water and placed in a water bath. The medicine is tormented for 30-40 minutes, after which it is filtered and taken in half a glass three times a day.
2. For the treatment of gastritis, it is necessary to take the same amount of galangal, yarrow and calendula (1 tablespoon each). Herbs are mixed and pour 500 ml of boiling water. The medicine should be infused for 30 minutes, after which it is filtered and taken 50 g 30-40 minutes before meals.
3. With pathologies of the thyroid gland, an alcohol tincture is prepared. For this, 200 g of roots are poured with a liter of vodka and infused in glassware for 10-14 days. Take the medicine should be 25 drops 3 times a day on an empty stomach.
4. For various skin diseases, an ointment is prepared based on root powder and butter. To do this, the dry product is passed through a coffee grinder or carefully ground in a mortar, and then mixed with a tablespoon of oil. The resulting ointment is applied to the affected areas of the skin several times a day.
5. For various ailments associated with diseases of the joints, a decoction of galangal is prepared. For this purpose, you can use both dry and fresh product. Add 100 g of roots per liter of water and leave on low heat for 20-30 minutes. Take the resulting medicine with 50 ml three times a day before meals.

In addition, fragrant tea with the addition of a small amount of the product will help increase the immunity and vitality of a person. In the cold season, such a drink will increase the body's resistance to many colds, as well as saturate the body with useful vitamins and minerals.

Important! If during the period of treatment with Potentilla the patient develops any complications, it is worth refusing to use such drugs and consult a doctor.

It should also be noted some contraindications of the plant. You can not use the root with a tendency to constipation and with increased acidity of the stomach. Use with caution in pregnant women and children under 5 years of age. An absolute contraindication is personal intolerance to the components of the plant.

Only the competent use of natural products will help to appreciate many of its materials and not harm your health.

Kalgan is a medicinal plant that has long been used by healers to treat many diseases. It has been popular for a relatively long time. Preparations based on it are in demand and are quite effective. The main raw material is the rhizome, although flowers, herbs and seeds are sometimes used. Currently, galangal is widely used not only in the field of traditional medicine, but also in cooking. The plant has several names. Among herbalists, it is known as common cinquefoil, wild ginger, mighty.

Galangal root is one of the best remedies for impotence. The medicinal properties of the plant are due to its unique composition. Decoctions, infusions, balms, powders and extracts are made from it. The restoration of male strength is far from the only advantage of Potentilla, the range of its action is quite wide.

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  Description

  Kalgan is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Rosaceae or Ginger family. It grows in the form of bushes 20-30 cm high.

  The stems of the plant are equipped with oblong leaves and small single yellow flowers, each with four petals. Potentilla has a strong woody red-brown root with uneven thickening along the entire length. The main medicinal value is precisely the rhizome, as it has healing properties.

  The homeland of the galangal is the Chinese island of Hainan. Today, the plant is widespread in the Caucasus, the Urals, Siberia and throughout the European part of Russia. Its habitats are forest clearings, ravines, swampy outskirts, pastures and meadows.

  

  Collection and preparation of raw materials

  Potentilla roots can be dug up twice a year:

  • in April - May;
  • in September - October.

  After collection, they must be cleaned, adnexal processes removed, washed, dried, cut into small pieces and laid out to dry. The finished raw materials are dried under a canopy on the street. You can do this with the help of special dryers at a temperature of 60 degrees. However, quick drying is rarely used for harvesting medicinal plants, since after heat treatment they have fewer useful substances.

  The finished raw material is placed in a sealed container. It is desirable to store it in a cool, dry place protected from light. The shelf life of galangal roots is 4 years from the date of harvesting. Re-collecting the plant in the same area can be done after 6 years.

  

  Chemical composition

  The unique healing qualities of the galangal root are due to its rich chemical composition. It contains:

  • a large number of tannins, including catechin;
  • starch;
  • resins;
  • Sahara;
  • wax;
  • essential oil;
  • glycosides;
  • flavonoids;
  • flobafen;
  • organic acids: quinic, malic, ellagic;
  • trace elements: iron, calcium, potassium, chromium, magnesium, zinc, cobalt.

  The human body is able to synthesize some microelements without being supplied from outside, but their use is necessary to maintain metabolism, form new cells and slow down the aging process. All of the above processes have a beneficial effect on men's health with a decrease in potency.

  

  The medicinal properties of the plant

  Galangal root is oneone of the most powerful medicinal plants that have found their use to maintain male power. In Russia, it was called the mighty. Nevertheless, cinquefoil is used not only to restore potency, but also to treat many diseases and maintain the tone of the body as a whole:

  • Herbal medicines have a powerful antibacterial and disinfecting effect. It is because of this property that they are used instead of antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections.
  • Galangal root relieves inflammation, is used as a wound healing, analgesic and hemostatic agent, is able to have an astringent, choleretic and expectorant effect.
  • The spice is successfully used as a stimulant of the digestive system: it increases appetite, relieves stomach cramps, and reduces pain. With its help, gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers are treated, flatulence, enterocolitis are eliminated, bleeding is stopped, signs of diarrhea are stopped.
  • Decoctions and infusions based on the galangal root treat wounds, burns and frostbite of the skin. Potentilla powder is an ingredient in many ointments and creams.
  • An aqueous solution is used for colds for gargling and inhalation procedures.
  • The plant is included in treatment regimens for hepatic pathologies and rheumatism.
  • In addition, it relieves swelling, removes toxins from the body, reduces blood cholesterol, restores immunity and increases vitality.

  The benefits of galangal for male potency

  The decrease in male potency is directly related to disorders of the cardiovascular system, the result of which is insufficient blood supply to the penis. Kalgan refers to drugs that normalize heart function, calm the nervous system, eliminate psychogenic factors and stimulate blood circulation.

  With the help of this substance, it is possible to get rid of cholesterol plaques and achieve blood thinning. Insufficient patency of the bloodstream often becomes the main obstacle to a full erection in men.

  The therapeutic effect is achieved due to the flavonoids contained in the root, which increase the elasticity of blood vessels and protect capillaries from the development of the sclerotic process.

  Kalgan speeds up the metabolism in the body, promotes tissue regeneration and provides normal cell nutrition, including the supply of oxygen to them. All this has a positive effect on the process of self-healing of the male body and helps to establish sexual function.

  This tool increases the sensitivity of skin receptors, which begin to respond more actively to irritating factors. As a result, the production of male sex hormones increases, which significantly increases the degree of pleasure during sexual intercourse and helps to restore potency.

  Contraindications for use

  Despite the many beneficial properties of galangal, it has a number of contraindications. You can not use cinquefoil when:

  • hypertension;
  • individual intolerance to individual components of the drug;
  • tendency to thrombosis;
  • increased blood clotting;
  • reduced gastric acidity;
  • prolonged constipation.

  You should be wary of uncontrolled use of the drug and overdoses, otherwise, instead of benefiting, you can harm the body.

  Due to the increased content of tannins in the root, patients may experience a nausea-vomiting reaction, accompanied by discomfort in the epigastric region.

  Folk recipes

  Recipes for the preparation of medicines from the root of galangal, designed to increase potency, it is advisable to consider step by step:

  • Alcohol tincture. It is necessary to take 100 g of ready-made dry raw materials, pour it with high-quality forty-degree vodka in a volume of 0.5 liters and put it in a dark place for 10 days. During this time, the medicine should be shaken periodically. Take 30 drops 3 times a day for a 40-day course of treatment.
  • A decoction of viburnum root. The tool enhances the effect of the tincture. Recipe: 1 teaspoon of crushed viburnum root pour 125 ml of boiling water and put in a water bath for 20 minutes. Apply at the rate of 2 tbsp. l. for one visit.
  • Decoction to increase potency. Prepared like this: 1 tbsp. l. Potentilla root is poured with 500 ml of water, brought to a boil and boiled over low heat for 15 minutes. After cooking, the mixture is left to infuse until completely cooled. Take a decoction of half a glass half an hour before meals.

  Kalganovka has the most pronounced medicinal effect. The tincture can be used for stool disorders, colitis, gastritis, gastric ulcers, hepatitis and other liver diseases.

  Ready-made raw materials and preparations from the cinquefoil root are sold in pharmacies and specialized stores. Each drug package is accompanied by instructions for use, in which you can find a detailed description of the recipes, indicating the dosage, indications and contraindications.

Galangal, galanga, galangala, alpinia, pharmacy root, bunny root and finally erect cinquefoil - under this mass of names one plant is hidden, the benefits of which for the body cannot be overestimated.

For medicinal purposes, the root of galangal is mainly used.. Harvest raw materials in spring or early autumn. Thoroughly cleaned of impurities and soil residues, the roots are dried in the sun. After that, miraculous decoctions and tinctures are made from galangal, tea is brewed or crushed into powder. When stored in compliance with the requirements, galangal does not lose its properties for up to 5 years. In terms of taste, galangal is similar to, it has the same burning taste with a little bitterness and a sweetish-spicy aroma. That is why it is often used as a seasoning for meat dishes.

Compound

The composition of galangal includes an essential oil containing eugenol and cineole. In addition, the root is rich in tannins, tannins, starch, gum, phenolic compounds, flavonoids and substances such as alyshnol, galangin and campherin.

Kalgan properties

Kalgan improves the functioning of the digestive system, relieves stomach pain, improves appetite. Often, with the help of galangal, ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, gastric bleeding are treated.

Kalgan is an excellent rinse for bleeding gums., sore throat with angina. Brushing your teeth with the powder of this plant mixed with toothpaste helps prevent bad breath.

Kalgan inhalations are useful for bronchitis.

This spice also helps with rheumatism, as well as with liver diseases., including jaundice.

Due to the fact that galangal has a wound healing effect, lotions based on it are often used for burns, frostbite and poorly healing wounds, this remedy is able to reduce and smooth out scars.

Kalgan: contraindications

Despite the fact that galangal is of plant origin, preparations based on it must be taken after consulting a doctor, since it has several contraindications.

The use of alcohol tincture of galangal during pregnancy is contraindicated, persons prone to alcoholism, and children under 16 years of age.

Even if you do not fall into any of the above risk categories, we advise you not to abuse galangal, as an overdose is possible, manifested by sharp pains in the abdomen and vomiting.

Kalgan: application in traditional medicine

Kalgan against diarrhea

You will need:

Water - 150 ml.

Cooking method
1. Fill the galangal root with boiling water.
2. Simmer on fire for 10 minutes.
3. We filter.
4. We drink hot 3 times a day, 150 grams without adding sugar.

Recipe for the occasion::

A decoction of galangal for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, elimination of bleeding

You will need:
Chopped galangal root - 2 teaspoons,
Water - 1 glass.

Cooking method
1. Fill the galangal with water.
2. Put on fire, bring to a boil and simmer for a quarter of an hour.
3. Press.
4. Add warm boiled water so much that the total volume of the broth is 250 ml.
5. Take 3 times a day, one tablespoon one hour before meals or an hour after meals.

Infusion of galangal for pain in the abdomen

You will need:
Chopped galangal root - 1 tablespoon,
Water - 1 glass.

Cooking method
1. Tomim the crushed galangal root in a water bath for half an hour.
2. Fill with a glass of hot water. Let's brew a little.
3. Take one tablespoon 2 times a day.

Infusion of galangal for cholecystitis and gastritis

You will need:
Chopped galangal root - 1 teaspoon,
Peppermint - 1 teaspoon,
Yarrow - 1 teaspoon,
Calendula - 1 teaspoon,
Water - 1 glass.

Cooking method
1. Mix the herbs.
2. Pour one tablespoon of the collection with boiling water.
3. We insist. We filter.
4. Take one tablespoon 3 times a day forty minutes before meals.

Galangal tincture for thyroid diseases

You will need:
Galangal roots - 150 grams,
Vodka - 0.5 liters.

Cooking method
1. Fill the crushed galangal root with vodka.
2. We clean in a dark place for a month.
3. After the specified time, the tincture is ready.
4. We take 30 drops 3 times a day.

Ointment from galangal from cracks on the lips, nipples and heels

You will need:
Galangal root, powdered - 5 grams,
Butter - 100 grams.

Cooking method
1. Put the galangal powder into the warmed butter.
2. Put in a water bath and heat for about forty minutes. Do not forget to stir occasionally.
3. Filter through gauze.
4. Send to the refrigerator.
5. Rub the problem areas with the prepared ointment. For the treatment of heels, butter can be replaced with lard or goose fat.

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