Cinquefoil erecta or galangal- a perennial herbaceous plant from the Rosaceae family with large roots. Distributed throughout almost the entire territory of Eurasia. Often, to distinguish it from galangal, a member of the ginger family, native to Indonesia and South China, cinquefoil is called wild galangal or galangal grass.

Galangal root has many beneficial properties and is used both in folk medicine, and in cooking (as a seasoning, for making tinctures).

Medicinal properties of galangal root

Galangal root contains tannins, flavonoids, organic acids, fatty acids, vitamins, including a large amount of vitamin C, glycosides, gums, resins and waxes, a rich set of microelements. Preparations based on galangal have bactericidal, hemostatic, antiseptic, analgesic, choleretic, astringent and wound-healing properties.

Orally, decoctions and tinctures with galangal root are taken for diarrhea, enterocolitis, enteritis, dysentery, gastritis, gastric ulcer, as choleretic agent for jaundice, cholecystitis, hepatitis. Besides diseases gastrointestinal tract galangal decoction is used for stomatitis, gingivitis, and other inflammations oral cavity, as well as for sore throat.

Externally, galangal root is used for wounds, burns, frostbite, eczema and skin inflammation of various origins, neurodermatitis, and skin cracks. In addition, in modern medicine A decoction of galangal root is used in the treatment of uterine bleeding and hemorrhoids.

Galangal root - contraindications and side effects

Thanks to his chemical composition galangal root reduces capillary permeability, causing vasoconstriction, and it is on this property that most contraindications for use are based.

• elevated temperature;
• hypertension;
• pregnancy;
• increased;
• increased prothrombin index;
• low acidity gastric juice.

Side effects that may occur when taking medications with galangal include nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. It is believed that these symptoms arise due to high content in the plant tannins, and should not be observed if dosages are observed.

How to brew and take galangal root?

In both traditional and folk medicine, preparations with galangal are used in the form of decoction, tincture, extract, balm and powder.

Kalangal decoction

To prepare a decoction, pour 30 grams of crushed root into a glass hot water and boil for 20 minutes, then filter.

Take 1 tablespoon of the decoction an hour before meals, 3 times a day. A decoction of galangal root is used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gout, diarrhea, flatulence, and colitis. Externally - as compresses, as a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory agent for diseases of the gums and skin, burns and purulent inflammations.

Tincture of galangal

To prepare the tincture, pour 30 grams of galangal root into 0.5 liters of alcohol (or good vodka) and leave in a dark place for three weeks, shaking at least once a day. Take tincture 30 drops half an hour before meals, diluting with water. Externally, the tincture is used for diseases of the oral cavity, weeping eczema and burns.

Galangal extract

The product can be purchased at a pharmacy. Take 6 drops (children 3-4 drops) three times a day in the same cases as the tincture.

Balm with galangal

Used as a medicinal and prophylactic for gastric ulcers.

Galangal powder

It is the root of a plant crushed to a powdery state. It is used for sprinkling on weeping wounds and ulcers, as well as in making an ointment for cracks. To prepare the ointment, 5 grams of powder are mixed with 100 grams of melted butter and keep for 3-4 minutes on low heat. When the mixture has cooled, it is used to lubricate the palms and lips.

In the article we discuss galangal. You will learn what medicinal properties it has, why the plant is useful for men and women, when to prepare medicinal raw materials, how to prepare medicines based on it, and also how the product is used in cooking, what contraindications there are for it.

Kalgan or Cinquefoil erecta is a perennial medicinal herb of the Rosaceae family. Other names of the plant: galangal grass, wild galangal, oak root, cinquefoil, seven fingers, drevlyanka, oak root, blood root or red root. Latin name: Potentilla erecta. Used in folk medicine and in cooking as a spice.

Cinquefoil is often confused with Kalgan root (lat. Alpinia) - herbaceous plant from the Ginger family. The root of this plant is used in the production of alcoholic beverages, added to first courses, and also used as a replacement for ginger root.

Description

Plant height is from 20 to 50 cm, the stems are erect, branching. Root system tuberous, creeping, red-brown in color, about 2.5 cm wide, located almost horizontally to the surface, has a woody structure, covered with numerous shoots extending vertically.

The arrangement of the leaves is regular. The leaves are oblong-wedge-shaped, three- or five-fingered with a coarsely serrated edge. The stem leaves are sessile, the basal leaves are located on long petioles.

Appearance (photo) of flowers.

Flowers bright yellow, small, about 2 cm in diameter, solitary. The location is apical or axillary, flowering shoots are long and thin. The corolla is four-petalled. The flowering period is from May to early September.

The fruit of the plant consists of single-seeded, smooth or slightly wrinkled olive-colored nuts, ovoid or kidney-shaped. The fruiting period is from August to the end of September.

Where does it grow

Its habitat is throughout Russia, Europe, the Caucasus, and southwest Asia. The grass is found among meadow herbs, on the edges of forests, forest clearings, and the outskirts of swamps. Prefers moist, slightly flooded areas of soil. Among gardeners, there is a practice of growing cinquefoil in summer cottages and garden plots.

When to collect

Potentilla roots are harvested to treat diseases. They are collected only from plants older than 5 years, since young shoots have low medicinal value. The collection of rhizomes begins in early spring before the appearance of young shoots or in late autumn after the above-ground part of the plant dies.

Rhizomes are used to treat diseases.

The rhizome is cleared of soil, washed and dried. The prepared roots are cut into pieces ranging in size from 2 to 9 cm in length, dried scattered on a tarpaulin under awnings on the veranda or in the attic. Dry in an automatic dryer at a temperature of 50-60 degrees. Store medicinal raw materials in fabric bags or paper envelopes. Shelf life: 5 years.

For more information about collecting galangal, watch the following videos:

Chemical composition

The product has the following chemical composition:

• tannins;
• glycosides;
• plant polyphenols;
• ellagic acid;
• quinic acid;
• essential oil;
• vitamins;
• tormenthol ether;
• phlobafens;
• resinous substances;
• starch;
• vegetable wax;
• iron;
• magnesium;
• copper.

Medicinal properties

The main benefit of the plant depends on large quantity tannins in its composition (up to 30%), which have an astringent, hemostatic effect. The plant also has the following medicinal properties:

• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• heals damaged tissues;
• kills germs and bacteria;
• relieves pain;
• reduces vascular permeability;
• relieves skin irritation;
• displays excess liquid and eliminates swelling;
• calms down nervous system.

The healing properties have official scientific confirmation. The plant is included in the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation.

Potentilla erecta is used in the treatment of the following ailments:

• inflammation of the small and large intestines;
• intestinal disorder accompanied by diarrhea;
• difficult and painful digestion;
• peptic ulcer stomach;
• inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and gums;
• acute tonsillitis;
• wounds and frostbite;
• dermatological diseases;
• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• rheumatism;
• gout;
• heart disease;
• gynecological diseases;
• dysfunction of the liver and gallbladder;
• diseases thyroid gland.

For women

In women, the drug is used to stop uterine bleeding, restore menstrual cycle, normalization hormonal levels. Decoctions and infusions are used to douche for cervical erosion and treat inflammation of the vaginal mucosa caused by Trichomonas.

For men

For men, the product is useful for sexual dysfunction. The plant helps reduce nervous tension, increases blood flow to the genitals. Potentilla is also used for the prevention and treatment of prostatitis.

Application

Dried or fresh plant is used to treat diseases. It is also used in cooking as a spice. Dying substances are also extracted from the rhizome of cinquefoil, which are used to make red and black paint.

In cooking

Aromatic alcohol tinctures are prepared with cinquefoil, and fish is also preserved. It has a pleasant delicate aroma, similar to the smell of a rose. Aromatic galangal milk is prepared using moonshine and root. She has a nice tart taste, amber brown color.

For the recipe for alcohol galangal, watch the following video:

The raw materials are also boiled and seasoned vegetable oil, served as a side dish or main course. Young leaves of the plant are also used for cooking as a seasoning for cereals, fish and meat dishes.

Treatment

Traditional medicine actively uses the plant. Based on the rhizome, decoctions, alcohol, and water infusions are prepared, which are taken orally and used externally for rinsing, lotions, and douching. Below are recipes that are used to treat various ailments.

Tea for diarrhea (diarrhea)

For intestinal upset, a strengthening tea with cinquefoil is prepared.

Ingredients:

1. Chopped root - 1 tsp.
2. Drinking water - 100 ml.

How to cook: Boil the water. Place the medicinal raw material in an enamel ladle, pour boiling water over it, and place on low heat. Boil the root for about 10 minutes, then cool the broth slightly and filter through cheesecloth.

How to use: Drink the entire amount of the product hot. Daily norm- 3 cups. Drink the remedy until completely cured.

Decoction for gastrointestinal diseases

For the treatment of gastritis, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, to stop intestinal bleeding prepare a decoction.

Ingredients:

1. Root - 2 tsp.
2. Drinking water - 250 ml.

How to cook: Fill the product with water and place on medium heat. As soon as the broth boils, reduce the heat as much as possible and simmer the medicine for 15 minutes. Cool, filter, adjust the product volume boiled water up to 250 ml.

How to use: Take 1 tablespoon one hour before and after meals three times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the diagnosis. Consult your physician before use.

Cognac tincture for impotence

For weak erections, use cognac tincture. The product is contraindicated for men with alcohol addiction.

Ingredients:

1. Rhizome - 100 g.
2. Cognac - 500 ml.

How to cook: Place the dried raw materials in a glass container, fill it with cognac, and seal tightly. Let it brew for 1 week in a dark place at room temperature. Shake the cognac tincture periodically.

How to use: Take 1 tablespoon twice a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.

For dental diseases

A decoction of cinquefoil root is used to rinse the mouth for stomatitis, gingivitis, and scurvy.

Ingredients:

1. Dried root - 1 tbsp.
2. Drinking water - 250 ml.

How to cook: Pour the chopped roots with water at room temperature. Let it brew for 5 hours in a dark place, then put it on the fire and bring to a boil. Cool, filter the product.

How to use: Rinse your mouth with the broth for 1-2 minutes 3-4 times a day.

Water infusion for hemorrhoids

For external treatment of hemorrhoidal cones, fissures anus prepare a water infusion.

Ingredients:

1. Fresh or dried rhizome - 1 tbsp.
2. Pure water - 200 ml.

How to cook: Grind the raw material and place it in a thermos. Boil water, pour boiling water over the medicine. Let it brew for 3 hours, then cool and filter through cheesecloth.

How to use: Soak a cotton or gauze swab in the infusion and apply to anal passage. Apply lotions 1-2 times a day.

Ointment with galangal

The ointment is used to treat cracks on the feet, diaper rash, bedsores, burns, and is also used for chapping and chapped lips.

Ingredients:

1. Fresh root - 5 g.
2. Butter or visceral fat— 150 g.

How to cook: Grind the raw materials using a blender. Mix with the fat base, place the mixture in an enamel ladle, place on water bath. Boil for about 5 minutes, then strain the warm mass through a thick gauze pad. Store the ointment in a glass jar in the refrigerator.

How to use: Apply the ointment 2-3 times a day until complete healing.

Tincture

Alcohol tincture is used in the treatment of many diseases. It is taken orally for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, uterine bleeding, diseases of the liver, gall bladder, and is also used for washing wounds, compresses, lotions, and rinsing the mouth.

Ingredients:

1. Rhizomes - 100 g.
2. Edible alcohol (40%) - 1 l.

How to cook: Grind the dried raw materials in a mortar to a fine powder. Place the product in a glass container, fill with alcohol and seal tightly. Let it brew for about 3 weeks. Shake the tincture periodically.

How to use: Take 15-30 drops, previously diluted in water, half an hour before meals. The course of treatment depends on the disease.

For children

It is not recommended to take decoctions or infusions of water with Potentilla erecta for children under 3 years of age. At an older age, treatment is possible only under the supervision of a doctor. Alcohol tincture is strictly contraindicated for children under 18 years of age.

Contraindications

Medicines based on Potentilla erecta should not be taken orally for the following diseases and conditions:

• individual intolerance;
• pregnancy at any stage;
• increased body temperature;
• reduced acidity of gastric juice;
• arterial hypertension of 2 degrees and higher;
• chronic constipation;
• increased blood clotting.

Harm to Potentilla erecta is possible with an overdose or illiterate use of medications, which leads to the development of the following negative reactions of the body:

• nausea and vomiting;
• pain and cramping in the stomach;
• heartburn;
• skin allergies.

If any of the above symptoms occur, stop taking it immediately. folk remedy and consult a doctor.

Where to buy

Dried medicinal preparation sell in pure form or as an ingredient in various medicinal preparations. Average price— 100 rubles for 50 g of crushed roots. You can also purchase ready-made alcohol tincture. The average price is 300 rubles per 100 ml.

What to remember

1. Folk recipes use the roots fresh or dried.
2. The plant is used for wide range diseases.
3. The medicinal properties of the raw material have been scientifically confirmed; the species is included in the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation.

Before taking medicines containing bloodroot, you should consult your doctor.

Cinquefoil erecta is a plant that was used to treat medieval Europe. In ancient times, it was used for jaundice, digestive disorders, and was used to treat wounds and burns. At that time it was the most effective potion against dysentery. It is no coincidence that the name of the herb translated from Latin means “strongly effective against dysentery.” Before opening medicinal properties Potentilla erecta was used to extract black and red paint. Today, the rhizome of this plant is used not only in medicine, but also in the canning and alcoholic beverage industries.

Features of Potentilla erecta

What does cinquefoil erect, or galangal, look like? How to harvest its rhizome? For what diseases is it recommended to be used? Does the herb have any contraindications?

Area

The grass galangal is a Eurasian plant species. Widely distributed throughout Europe, but can also be found in the Caucasus and Asia. In Russia it grows throughout the European part. There is especially a lot of grass in Polesie; it can also be collected in the Urals and in Siberia to the Altai Territory. Kalgan takes root in both sandy and marshy soils. To grow, it needs a lot of light and heat, so you should look for grass in open spaces - on pastures, slopes, meadows, pastures, clearings, sparse forests, clearings.

Botanical characteristics

The galangal plant is a perennial herb with a height of 15 to 50 cm. What are its botanical features?

The grass blooms from May to September, depending on the climate zone.

Grass collection

How to properly collect and prepare raw materials in order to preserve them healing properties?

• Blank. The rhizome is harvested either in late autumn or early spring before the first leaves appear on the stems. The rhizome is dug up, washed with running water, and freed from thin roots.
• Drying. Can be dried in natural conditions(in dry, ventilated, warm attics), laying out raw materials thin layer. It is recommended to dry the rhizome quickly. If there are no conditions, you can dry it in an electric dryer at a temperature not exceeding 60°C.
• Storage . Raw materials are packaged in paper or linen bags and protected from light and dampness. Shelf life - up to 6 years.

Healing effect

Chemical composition of the rhizome:

• tannins;
• glycosides (especially a lot of tormentillin);
• essential oil;
• organic acids;
• gum;
• bioflavonoids;
• resins;
• wax;
• minerals;
• Sahara.

Medicinal properties of galangal root:

• anti-inflammatory;
• choleretic;
• astringent;
• expectorant;
• soothing;
• wound healing;
• bactericidal;
• hemostatic.

For what diseases is it useful to take

What are the indications for the use of galangal in scientific medicine? For what diagnoses is it included in complex therapy?

• Endocrinology. The herb improves metabolism, reduces cholesterol, stimulates the thyroid gland, so it can be prescribed for endocrine disorders.
• Gastroenterology. Thanks to astringent properties galangal - the first remedy for diarrhea of various etiologies. Relieves inflammation in colitis, enterocolitis, hemorrhoids, dysentery, gastritis, stomach ulcers. For diseases of the liver and gall bladder, it is prescribed as a choleretic agent. It is also useful to drink for stomach problems, intestinal colic and spasms, flatulence. Stops stomach and intestinal bleeding.
• Otolaryngology and dentistry. Apply externally for rinsing and applications. Well relieves inflammation of the throat, gums, pharynx, oral mucosa, heals wounds with stomatitis.
• Gynecology. Due to its hemostatic properties, it is used to treat uterine bleeding in hormonal imbalance, the herb is also used for inflammation of the vaginal mucosa.
• Dermatology. Wide Application galangal root in the treatment of burns, frostbite, cracks, wounds, eczema is explained by its wound-healing, analgesic, bactericidal effect.
• Diseases of the joints and muscles. Used externally in the form of powder and tincture with alcohol for rubbing against rheumatism, gout, arthritis.
• Respiratory diseases. Taken orally for coughs during colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, removes excess phlegm.
• For potency. Kalgan root is a “male herb.” Many men have heard about the famous galangal tincture. It improves blood circulation and increases potency. In addition, the product has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, helps relieve tension in stressful situations, which negatively affect male potency. It is also useful to drink for prostatitis.

Are there any contraindications for galangal? This is an individual intolerance, an allergy to grass, a tendency to chronic constipation. Also, root decoctions should be used with caution when high blood pressure. During pregnancy, during lactation and during childhood Consultation with a doctor before use is required. Possible side effects such as vomiting and stomach pain in case of overdose. Gives them high content tannins.

Using and preparing galangal at home

What is the use of Potentilla erecta in folk medicine? What medicines can be prepared from its rhizome?

Decoction

Use of Potentilla erecta decoction:

• externally: for rinsing, irrigating the throat and mouth, douching in gynecology, for lotions for weeping wounds, burns, cracks, eczema, frostbite, bedsores;
• orally: for coughing, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, bloating and other digestive disorders, to stop bleeding.

Preparation

1. Take 1 tsp. raw materials.
2. Pour a glass of boiling water.
3. Boil for 1 minute.
4. Leave for 30 minutes.
5. Strain.

This decoction can be drunk as tea - 2 cups per day. For external use, you can prepare a concentrated decoction - 2 tbsp. l. raw materials per glass of water. It is also recommended to prepare a bactericidal decoction of galangal, chamomile and sage in equal proportions for rinsing. For bloating, add cumin (1:1) to the decoction, for inflammation of the stomach - mint (1:1), for adenoma - nettle and licorice root (1:1:1).

Preparing a decoction with milk

1. Take 1 dessert spoon of crushed raw materials.
2. Pour a glass of milk.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Leave for 30 minutes.
5. Strain.

There are many positive feedback about this medicine. This decoction is useful for coughs, liver diseases, stomach diseases, and intestinal inflammation. You can drink it 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day before meals.

Tincture

Using galangal tincture on vodka:

• for men: inflammation prostate gland, to increase potency;
• for women: for bleeding, inflammation of the female genital organs;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: diarrhea, bloating, inflammation of the stomach, liver, intestines;
• nervous system: for neuroses, to relieve stress;
• externally: in diluted form - when treating wounds, for gargling and mouthwash, rubbing for joint pain.

Preparation

1. Take 1 part of crushed raw materials.
2. Pour in 5 parts alcohol (40%).
3. Leave for 2 weeks at room temperature.
4. Strain.

Single dose - 40–50 drops. Can be taken 2-3 times a day for severe diarrhea. But if diarrhea does not go away within a few days while taking the medicine, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Preparing moonshine tincture

1. Take 100 g of crushed root.
2. Pour in a liter of moonshine (or 70% alcohol).
3. Leave for 3 weeks in a dark place.
4. Strain.

This tincture is popularly called “galganovka”. It is taken for gastrointestinal diseases. “Kalganovka” is famous for its medicinal properties that are beneficial for men. They drink it to increase potency according to the following scheme: take it for a month, then take a break for 10 days, after which the course is repeated 2 more times with a break. How to take this medicine correctly?

• First dose after 17.00 - 1 teaspoon.
• The second - at 19.00 - the same dosage.
• The third - at 21.00 - the same dosage.

Evening medication intake is associated with the biorhythms of male sexual activity.

Ointment

It is prepared on the basis of powder and pork, goose fat, glycerin or butter. Well softens rough, chapped skin, heals cracks on the lips. It is used to treat burns, frostbite, bedsores, and weeping eczema.

Ointment recipe

1. Take 1 tbsp. l. powder.
2. Add 2/3 cup fat.
3. Put 2 tbsp. l. beeswax.
4. Boil for 5 minutes.
5. Leave for 2 hours.

The ointment is filtered and usually applied overnight as a compress.

Powder

They are used on burns, weeping eczema, ulcers, cracks, non-healing wounds. It is also recommended to use it as a tooth powder for bad breath and gum inflammation. The powder can be taken orally when heavy menstruation and diarrhea in the following dosage: ½ teaspoon 3 to 5 times a day. Dilute with water or red wine.

More information about use in women

For women, galangal is useful, as mentioned above, for uterine bleeding. They often occur against the background of hormonal imbalance. Also, the root in the form of decoctions and tinctures is taken orally for colpitis caused by Trichomonas. Douching with decoctions is also carried out for this diagnosis. The medicine has antimicrobial properties. Herbalists describe recipes for galangal for infertility. The root is drunk for 2–3 months to normalize the menstrual cycle and ovulation.

It is important to know that self-medication in gynecology can lead to the development of chronic inflammatory diseases of the female genital area, complications, including infertility. Gynecologists urge women to undergo timely gynecological examinations and do not prescribe treatment for yourself “via the Internet”.

The main medicinal properties of galangal are astringent, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, bactericidal, and wound healing. Potentilla erecta root is the first remedy for diarrhea and other digestive disorders. It is also an effective external disinfectant in dentistry, otolaryngology, dermatology.

A more correct name for galangal would be cinquefoil. The term galangal is used in popular usage. But it has become so firmly established that even sometimes in literature you can find this name as a synonym.

Not only in Russia, but also in other countries, this plant has found a place in state register medicinal herbs. Its healing properties have been known for a long time. It was used in folk medicine to combat male problems. Although this fact, unfortunately, is not scientifically confirmed. We can partly agree with this, since the plant has a general strengthening effect on the body.

Useful properties and chemical composition

In our country, this plant can be found in coniferous forests. The root part of the cinquefoil has the greatest medicinal value. Raw materials are harvested at the very end of spring or at the beginning of autumn. If someone was unable to prepare it for future use, you can purchase the plant at the pharmacy. When it is collected independently, the root must be thoroughly cleaned of any remaining soil before drying.

The healing effect of the root is due to the many chemical components it contains. The following components can be found in the composition:

• Tannins.
• Flavonoids.
• Various representatives of the acidic organic series.
• Starch.
• A large number of different glycosides.
• Essential oils.
• Resins.

It is easy to understand that the composition is very diverse and variegated in the presence of chemical components. All of them are combined and provide the availability therapeutic effects, which galangal root possesses. They can be reduced to the following positions:

1. The plant has an antiseptic effect.
2. The spectrum of medicinal effects of the plant includes bactericidal and antifungal effects.
3. The components of the plant can enhance the flow of bile.
4. When viscous sputum accumulates in the bronchi, galangal root will help liquefy it and enhance discharge.
5. Cinquefoil can have an analgesic effect.
6. With the use of galangal root, the wound healing process occurs faster.
7. In addition, the plant has a hemostatic and astringent effect.

Contraindications

Not everyone will benefit equally from the use of galangal root. Limit or eliminate its use altogether if the following conditions occur:

• Pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
• Feverish conditions accompanied by high temperature.
• Hypertension in the stage of decompensation.
• Increased blood clotting.
• Low secretory activity of the stomach.
• Atonic constipation.
• Alcohol abuse.
• Young children.

Consuming the root of this plant normalizes work digestive tract, accelerates metabolic processes, increases appetite. Eliminated painful sensations in the stomach, increased formation of gases in the intestines disappears. In the form of decoctions, it can be used to correct the following conditions:

• Gastritis.
• Ulcerative processes in the stomach.
• Enteritis and enterocolitis.
• Diarrhea and flatulence.
• Dysentery infection.

If the patient suffers from cholecystitis accompanied by jaundice, inflammatory diseases liver, then effective assistance will be provided by the use of the rhizome of the plant. In addition, the plant is indicated for the following ailments:

• Intestinal disorders.
• Uterine, gastric bleeding.
• Inflammatory processes in the bladder.
• Haemorrhoids.
• Conditions associated with rheumatism.

The plant will be an effective remedy for gingivitis, stomatitis, and various sore throats. If you have bronchitis, then galangal will help in the form of inhalations. If there is a slight toothache, then with the use of galangal it can disappear. Will be eliminated and bad smell from the mouth.

Prostate adenoma

A collection that includes galangal, nettle and licorice helps with this condition. All these plants are taken in the form of a root. Each component is taken in the volume of a teaspoon. The mixture is poured into three glasses of water. The composition is brought to a boil and cooked for those minutes. You should drink a whole glass of it in the morning and evening hours.

Liver problems

Remedies prepared from galangal root will help you recover from hepatitis. It is necessary to prepare an infusion. For it, you should take the grass and galangal root in a ratio of 25 g:5 g. This amount should account for 600 ml of boiling water. The composition is kept in a water bath for 30 minutes. It should stand at room temperature for exactly the same amount of time. For prevention, take 50 ml, and for treatment - in a double dose three times a day. The course of treatment is two months. For the purpose of prevention, courses are held twice a year.

During treatment, it is necessary to completely eliminate alcohol, forget about salt and fatty foods. This requirement is not a whim. The point is that it is necessary to reduce the load on the liver as much as possible. Antibiotics were probably used in the treatment of hepatitis. It's no secret that they have a detrimental effect on the condition intestinal microflora. With the help of galangal root mixed with its grass, you can recover from past illness and improve the condition for the better.

Internal hemorrhages

A decoction based on the rhizome of galangal will help eliminate bleeding and colic associated with the stomach and intestines. A liter of water is poured into the raw material in the amount of 100 g. The composition is cooked over fire with an exposure time of 10 minutes. Then it must be left for an hour. Reception is carried out 4 times a day.

Skin diseases

Galangal root can be used to treat various skin diseases. It can be used to treat purulent wounds, burns, frostbite. The root significantly speeds up their healing. Eczematous conditions and vasculitis are also indications for treatment with galangal root. The use of the plant can combat lichen, neurodermatitis, skin cracks and scars. Treatment is carried out with preparations based on galangal in various dosage forms for external use. Consumption of galangal root in any form leads to strengthening the body's immune forces. But it is used most often strong half humanity to strengthen men's health.

Use of galangal root by men

Due to the presence of a soothing, decongestant and anti-inflammatory effect, the plant is used to eliminate problems that originate in genital area. In addition, the use of the plant will improve the function of the nervous structures. All this together helps fight the phenomenon of impotence. It will also help eliminate ailments caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.

The plant can and is used in various dosage forms. If we are talking about impaired potency, then for therapeutic correction the plant is used in the form of a decoction and tincture.

Preparing the tincture
The basis for its preparation will be vodka. To prepare it you will need:

• dry vegetable raw materials in the amount of 100 g;
• vodka - half a liter (you can use alcohol diluted with water or even cognac).

It is necessary to infuse the composition for a whole week. A tablespoon will serve as a measuring container. The tincture is consumed immediately before meals. The course should be no more than 1.5 months. Then a break is required, which should be at least two weeks. If necessary, the course is repeated. If professional activity men prohibit the consumption of alcohol (drivers), then the tincture is taken in the evenings. They drink it three times a spoon. At least two hours should pass between doses.

Preparing a water decoction
You need to take one tablespoon of the root. This amount should be poured into a glass of boiling water. The mixture sits over low heat for a third of an hour. After preparation, the decoction is infused for at least two hours. Dosage regimen: two tablespoons before meals three times a day.

Our ancestors cooked alcoholic drink on this root, which was called “kolganovka”. Moonshine served as the basis for its preparation. This product was credited with universal properties. They were used to treat many diseases. They struggled with problems associated with the digestive tract and tried to increase male potency. This action is not recognized by official medicine, but at the same time, it does not refute this fact. 100 g of galangal root was added to a liter of moonshine. The root was first crushed. Infusion was carried out in the dark for 21 days. After this, the composition acquired a red-brown tint.

If there are organ disorders, then the use of galangal oil is unlikely to help. But if the cause of the disorder is functional level, then the remedy may well help. This is evidenced by numerous positive results. How are such conditions corrected? Take one teaspoon of tincture in the evening. Reception starts at 17:00. A total of three approaches are done with an interval of 2 hours between them. It is no coincidence that this is done in the evenings. The fact is that at this time the biochemical activity of the male reproductive system is at its peak.

Course duration is 30 calendar days. In total, it is necessary to conduct three courses with an interval of 10 days between them.

Fact! The famous healer Vanga recommended that older people drink a small glass of galangal milk before lunch.

Cognac tincture
Take a bottle of cognac, to which 50 g of galangal root is added. It must first be crushed. The composition is infused for three weeks. Accepted in all cases where galangal root is indicated. Up to 40 drops are required per dose.

Side effects

If an overdose occurs, then undesirable effects from the digestive tract may occur. Pain in the projection of the stomach and phenomena associated with nausea and vomiting may appear.

The treatment has no absolute contraindications.

For those who decide to start treatment with galangal root, it is advisable to first consult with their doctor. He will give useful recommendations on its application. In this case, the treatment can achieve maximum effect.

Video: healing properties of galangal root

Kalgan - what is it? If you do not know the answer to this question, then you will definitely find it in the materials of the presented article. We will also tell you what properties this product has, how it should be used and in what cases it is used.

General information

What does galangal look like, what is it and what is it for? Kalgan is the root of a perennial plant that belongs to the Ginger family. It should be noted that there are three most common types of this herb:

1. Alpinia galanga (in Latin Alpinia galanga L.), or “big root”.
2. Kalgan officinalis (Lat. Alpinia officinalis L.), or “small root”.
3. Chinese root (Lat. Alpinia chinensis L.).

Now you know the answer to the above question about galangal - what is it? But what country is the birthplace of this medicinal plant? Experts say that galangal root was first discovered on Hainan Island (in China). It was also grown in Thailand, Southern China and Indonesia on the island of Java.

General description

Does Russian name galangal (what is it, we described above)? In our country, this plant is called It has a rather powerful branched and unevenly thickened root, from which branched, forked and thin stems extend. The leaves of this herb are sessile or short-petiolate, wedge-serrate.

Single small flowers with 4 bright yellow petals are concentrated on the low stems of this plant. Typically, galangal flowering begins in spring and continues until summer. The fruits of this plant are ovoid nuts. They ripen only in September.

Place of growth

Kalgan (root), the medicinal properties of which will be described below, lives in natural conditions almost throughout the Earth. However, it is predominantly distributed in Eurasia. In Russia, it can be found both in the Kaliningrad region and in Altai. This plant prefers to grow in moist soils, as well as in good light and open space. In this regard, galgan readily settles in wastelands, slopes, pastures, forest clearings and various slopes.

Kalgan (root): medicinal properties

No wonder galangal is called the “friend” of the stomach. After all, it contains the tanning agent catechin, which has a beneficial effect on all organs of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, the presented plant is rich in other types of tannins, as well as quinic and ellagic acids, glycosides, essential oils, flavonoids, resins and phlobafen, which have an antibacterial effect.

The medicinal properties of galangal do not end there. Indeed, thanks to its composition, it medicinal plant can have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, astringent and hemostatic effects. That is why it is quite widely used to treat such disorders as flatulence, gastritis, enterocolitis, peptic ulcer, intestinal, gastric and uterine bleeding, cystitis, dysentery and diarrhea.

External use

In what cases is galangal (root) used externally? Properties of this product unique. So, it is often used for rinsing sore throat for pharyngitis and sore throat, as well as bleeding gums. If you make a decoction from the rhizomes of the presented plant, then it can be safely used for lotions that will save you from frostbite, hemorrhoids, poorly healing wounds and various burns.

To prevent the appearance medicinal galangal grind it into powder, and then brush your teeth with it, after mixing it with regular paste. As for the root extract, it is found in many medicinal fees and herbal teas.

Dosage forms

Kalgan, a photo of which can be seen in this article, is a medicinal plant. However, the most used part of it is the rhizome. As a rule, it is dug up and then harvested. This happens at the beginning of autumn or throughout the following spring.

After the rhizomes are removed from the ground, they are cleaned of soil residues and various impurities using hard brushes. The product is also washed in clean cold water. With this treatment, it is not always possible to ensure that the root is completely cleared of the soil. After all, it has small cracks that often remain unwashed. In this regard, after drying the raw material, it must be shaken on iron grids. This process will allow you to get rid of any remaining dirt.

Is it possible to dry galangal (root)? The properties of this product are such that they remain unchanged even after drying. Realize this process recommended quickly. To do this, the rhizomes are laid out in a thin layer in the hot sun or on top of a heated oven. Sometimes the galangal root is first peeled from the outer skin and then cut into rectangular pieces (about 5-9 centimeters long).

Kalgan: application

After the galangal rhizomes have been processed, it can be used to make various tinctures, teas, as well as powders, decoctions, etc. Every form medicine can be used for various diseases. Let's take a closer look.

Decoction

A decoction of erecta should be taken orally for such pathologies as diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver disease, bleeding, rheumatism, gout, diarrhea, flatulence, lungs and ulcerative colitis. Also this remedy used externally for an anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effect (for example, for eczema, hemorrhoids, burns, stomatitis, anemia, gingivitis and trichomonas colpitis). To prepare the decoction, add 250 ml of boiling water to 30 g of crushed rhizomes, and then cook for 20 minutes. After this, the broth is filtered and taken 1 big spoon 3-4 times a day, an hour before meals.

Tincture

This remedy is taken orally for jaundice, diseases of the stomach and liver, dysentery, gastritis, diarrhea, heart disease, enteritis, cholangitis, enterocolitis, nephritis, ulcers, colitis, bronchitis, cholecystitis, gout, diseases of the uterus and various bleedings. Externally, the tincture is used as a lotion for burns and eczema, as well as for problems with the oral cavity.

To make a tincture at home, you need to pour 30 g of rhizomes with 500 ml of vodka, and then leave for 21 days in a darkened room, shaking regularly. Next, the finished tincture is filtered and taken orally, 30 drops 3 times a day, diluting plain water. It is recommended to take the tincture 20 minutes before meals.

Extract

This remedy is used as an anti-inflammatory, astringent, expectorant, choleretic and for the following deviations:

• gallbladder disease;
• haemorrhoids;
• uterine and intestinal bleeding;
• enterocolitis;
• thyroid diseases;
• gout;
• gum disease;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• skin diseases;
• diarrhea;
• angina.

Galangal extract is usually prescribed for adults in the amount of 6 drops 3 times a day, and for children 3-4 drops 3 times a day. In this case, the medicine can be added to compotes, juices or warm teas. For lotions, use undiluted extract.

Powder

Powder from galangal rhizomes is used to sprinkle on weeping ulcers and wounds, as well as external bleeding and various burns. In addition, this product cleans teeth and eliminates bad smell from the mouth. An ointment is often made from galangal root powder, which perfectly treats various skin diseases, and also heals and moisturizes chapped lip skin.

To prepare the product mentioned, mix 6 g of powder with 125 g of butter.

Side effects and contraindications for use

Among side effects that are identified after the use of preparations based on galangal root, the following can be noted:

• vomit;
• epigastric pain (in the stomach area);
• severe nausea.

This reaction is explained high concentration tannins. In this regard, it is recommended to take this drug with extreme caution, observing the dosage prescribed by the doctor, the dosage schedule and the form of the drug.

The medicinal plant galangal is contraindicated in the following cases:

Contraindications for this remedy are due to the fact that galangal (photos of the plant and root are presented in the article) reduces capillary permeability, causing vasoconstriction.