Kaempferia Galanga

Kaempferia galanga

Family: Zingiberaceae Evidence: T decoctionpowderextractpoultice

Southeast Asian rhizomatous herb commercially cultivated in Indonesia and Vietnam. Used in traditional medicine as an expectorant, carminative, and for digestive disorders, rheumatism, and topically for swellings and skin diseases.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricInsufficient Data

Contraindications

None well established

Interactions

No well-documented drug interactions

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated in culinary amounts

Surgery: No specific warnings
Liver: No specific warnings
Kidney: No specific warnings
Allergy: No specific warnings
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal product.