Galangal root plants. Medicinal properties, photos, which is growing, use for men and women. Prescriptions, contraindications

Nature gives a person the opportunity to keep your body working. There are unique plants, which, if used properly, can help in the treatment of diseases. These include galangal (root plants), which has a set of therapeutic properties. It helps in wound healing and the treatment of the intimate problems of men and women.

Features galangal root

Perennial grasses galangal (Alpinia) belongs to the ginger family.

Plants with similar biological structure in three group:

• galangal drug;
• Alpinia galanga;
• Chinese root.

Plant name was born in the Arabic language, the literal translation can be interpreted as "wild ginger". His so-called over similar to ginger taste and smell. The cut long root galangal has a dense pinkish structure. In addition to the recipes of traditional medicine, used in cooking as a spice for meat, fruit and vegetable drinks.

Considered more aromatic condiment than ginger but neat possesses burning, bitter taste.

Origin galangal leads from China. The natural habitat of the plant - Thailand, South China, Indonesia. In our latitudes, as a biological substitute for using galangal-grass (wild galangal), but these are different medicinal plants with similar medical conditions.

In the recipes of traditional medicine instead of exotic plant has been successfully applied "tormentil» (Potentilla erecta L.). Biologists have about 180 species of plants.

habitats and collecting cinquefoil - Russian forest. In these latitudes, the plant has been called "moguschnik" (red root, Dubrovka) for unique wound healing and immune-boosting properties. Therapeutic possibilities galangal manifest to all, regardless of age and gender. Herbalists offer a lot of recipes with a broad spectrum of therapeutic action.

In cooking, galangal used in Russia as a flavor enhancer oat cakes and indispensable ingredient in the preparation of home-made beer and kvass home. The Orthodox Church, for centuries, uses galangal to cook the world.

Gathering galangal root

Galangal (a root plant) exhibits therapeutic properties after the death of the green ground of the stem. Therefore, experts recommend to start procurement of raw materials at the beginning of October. If necessary, you can dig up the root and in April, with the advent of the first green shoots of the earth. Habitat galangal (Potentilla erecta) - meadows, forest glades, edge.

The grass growing shrub in height and 30 cm. Slender stems topped with small yellow flowers. Basal leaves of the plant are different from the apical size, are cut into 5 parts. Flowering galangal completed in August, the flowers turn into dark boxes in which the fruit (seeds) are collected.

For therapeutic purposes, using the central root - a short, thickened, but with a lot of branches that need to be removed.

How to prepare the root of galangal

For the preparation of medicaments using purified core galangal root. It is necessary to carefully dig out the earth, keeping from damage to the central root. Clear from adhering soil and accessory roots, remove the stem.

The central part of the root is washed under running water and air-dried. In the preparation of preforms for pharmaceuticals, from the outer root clean peel, cut into rectangles (4 cm long), evaporated to dryness in air with no direct sunlight. Only after that the plant is capable of long-term storage.

Modern technology will quickly dry root in special kilns or ovens with convection cooking, but should strictly control the drying temperature (less than 60 degrees), so as not to destroy the therapeutic value plants.

Storage galangal root

After a thorough cleaning and drying of the root cubes Kalganova not lose its healing properties for three years.

To do this, you need to ensure proper storage of raw materials:

• dark and dry place;
• as packaging - linen bags or kraft bags (do not use polyethylene allowed).

The root is stored into large cubes, that saves a set of useful essential oils and organic acids. Before use, if indicated in the recipe, the required amount of raw material crushed to a desired fraction.

The chemical composition of root

Galangal (a root plant), the healing properties of which are recognized not only herbalists, but also representatives of official medicine.

It has the following chemical composition of plants:

• catechine - natural tanning substances;
• flobafen having antibacterial properties;
• starch;
• organic acids (malic acid, quinic, zlagovaya);
• glycosides;
• bouquet of essential oils;
• vegetable gums;
• wax;
• kamferin;
• phenolic compounds;
• tannins;
• silver;
• copper;
• potassium;
• iron;
• magnesium.

Some of these components are used in the pharmaceutical industry as active substances plant-based drugs. Galangal Combinations of biologically active agents have strong medicinal properties in curing many diseases.

Medicinal properties of galangal root

Many centuries ago, galangal appreciated for the powerful antibacterial properties, the ability to stop bleeding and delay the lacerations. These therapeutic properties ensures the presence of tannins. They are considered the best of modern medicine in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

The list of therapeutic possibilities galangal:

• effectively stops the bleeding;
• antiseptic open wounds or mucous tissue;
• soothing;
• provokes expectorant effect;
• reducing body temperature;
• astringent.

Medications of galangal are made in the form of decoctions and alcohol tinctures. Effective for joint pain and frostbite ointment Kalgan considered as a part of the components.

Diseases that are treated Kalgan in the complex therapy:

• fever;
• renal colic and inflammation of the kidneys;
• restorer of liver enzymes;
• anti-diarrheal agent;
• rheumatism and gout;
• gastritis with a burning sensation in the esophagus;
• flatulence enterocolitis;
• improves appetite with gastric atony;
• bleeding gums;
• uterine bleeding;
• angina;
• burns;
• frostbite;
• bronchitis;
• pulmonary inflammation;
• anemia;
• prevention of cardiovascular diseases;
• joint pain and discomfort in the spine;
• ulcer and gastric cancer;
• abnormalities in the thyroid gland;
• hemorrhoids;
• bile stasis with dyskinesia (without gallstones);
• cystitis;
• atherosclerosis.

It is impossible to cure one means all diseases as the cause of the different, but as a component in the scheme of treatment - galangal has proved its effectiveness. It is necessary to strictly adhere to the prescription and herbal medicines reception scheme.

For women

Galangal (a root plants), medicinal properties which help women in dealing with many intimate problems, in the olden days helped to stop uterine bleeding of any cause. Today should not rely solely on the curative possibilities of the plant, it is necessary to consult a doctor and bring galangal as part of therapy, along with pharmaceuticals.

Galangal, helps in eliminating diseases:

• cystitis;
• fibroids;
• mastitis;
• uterine bleeding provoked tumors;
• regulating heavy menstruation;
• stabilizes the ebb and sleep disturbances during menopause.

In the treatment of gynecological inflammation used douching broth galangal. Prior to use in mucosal tissues, it is necessary to carefully strain through 4 layers of cheesecloth. The liquid temperature should be about 30 degrees. Doctors recommend the use of such irrigation in the treatment of trihomonadnyh obesity, as an antibacterial agent.

Contraindications to the use galangal apply to pregnant and lactating women.

In spite of the clinical studies of medicinal properties of plants, there are no sufficient experimental data to assert the full security components plants in contact with the fetus or breast milk. Not studied the reaction of the embryo in the mother during the reception recipes Kalgan so unreasonable risks better avoided.

Another caution for refusal of galangal in pregnancy - its strong binding ability that results in frequent constipation and difficult, and without impaired function during pregnancy may lead to hemorrhoids.

For men

We were reached recipes Chinese medicine with Kalgan against male impotence. According to the curative properties of galangal root similar to ginger, which is considered to be a plant, reducing potency.

To resolve problems with the potency of alcohol tincture prepared galangal. In a glass jar poured 0.5 liters vodka 200 c. dry raw material. Insist 21 days in a room with no sunlight. After straining, take 1 tsp strictly allotted time: 16.18 and 20 hours. Therapy lasts a month, the course is repeated after 10 days. Wash down with alcohol tincture need tea or milk.

The mechanism of action of galangal is no magic, as one of the main causes of impotence is a violation of the arterial blood flow to the genitals, it is this process controls galangal. In addition, to stabilize the state of the endocrine system, removed the effects of stress, which contributes to the rapid recovery of function.

For children

In childhood, the undeniable proven medical effect when gargling decoction of galangal. It is used for angina and tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsils). Most often, these diseases are infectious in nature, which is triggered by the development of staphylococci and streptococci. The antibacterial properties of the plant, when used regularly, showing good results.

Doctors recommend gargle warm broth (comfortable for the baby temperature) every 2 hours at the first symptoms of the disease. To rinse broth prepared from 300 ml of water and 2 tbsp. l. galangal powder. Boiling process lasts 15 minutes. Then the broth is filtered and used for gargling. Wort (thick after brewing) can be reused.

Children older than 12 years can be given tea from bloodroot diarrhea. It is used in the form of a freshly prepared 1 h. l. dry raw pour boiling water for 10 minutes (until the cooling liquid). Drink 2 times a day until symptoms cease.

For children (over 12 years), you can prepare a tincture galangal with honey:

• in 0.5 liters of boiling water add 2-3 tbsp. l. honey, dissolve;
• 2 tbsp. l. crushed galangal added to the solution, mix;
• insist in a dark place 6 days, periodically shaking the jar;
• strain and store in refrigerator.

Take this infusion for 1 st. l. several times a day for diarrhea, colds, colitis (a disorder of defecation in the direction of liquid stool). In children, it is difficult to predict the response of the immune system at the plant biologically active substances, however, possible allergic reaction.

Contraindications to root

Galangal (especially root of the plant) has medicinal properties with unique capabilities, but there are a limited number of people who can not take advantage of them. Should individually assess the risks of potential complications when using recipes from Kalgan.

Not recommended technique of medicinal raw materials:

• the tendency to constipation;
• gastritis combined with low acidity;
• during any manifestations of hypertension;
• during pregnancy.

In children, it is recommended to use galangal only external forms - ointments and rinses. In this case, after the first use it is necessary to check the absence of the baby allergies.

Drugs in pharmacies on the basis of galangal root

Modern pharmaceuticals industry offers different forms of drugs, which include galangal. The most popular use of ointment from joint pain. The ointment is easy to use and well penetrates the skin barrier.

Popular pharmacy drugs:

Title	release Form	Driving reception	Price
"McClure forte"	gel balm 100 ml	on the joints rubbing motion on the problem areas 2-3 times a day.	about 150 rubles.
tincture of galangal	dark 200ml glass bottle	for 1 hour before a meal or L according to the recipe	From 120 rubles. rub.
Cream Lip Balm with Kalgan "folk healer"	beeswax and lanolin, in a complex plant - 10 g	applied to problem areas as needed	from 150 rubles.
Dry root "Galangal (tormentil)"	cardboard box, 25 g.	brewing and tinctures prescription	73 rubles.
galangal rhizome	packing of 50 g.	dry root cubes, require grinding, if necessary	from 50 rubles.
Tea "Kalgan" (series Carpathian teas)	packages in the package filter	for oral diarrhea and rinsing the throat and gums	from 50 rubles.

Of pharmaceutical raw materials are prepared all the recipes of traditional medicine. The use of dry root pharmacy guarantee the radiological and chemical control at packing.

Methods of treating the root

The most popular form of the use of herbs is a decoction. It is permitted to give both children and people with chronic disease forms.

How to prepare a decoction of galangal:

1. Take 300 ml of cold, clean water (filtered, distilled).
2. Prepare the required number of pieces of galangal, wash and dry on a napkin.
3. Connect the water and dry the raw material in an enamel pot and put on a small fire.
4. Bring to boil, keeping it there for 1 minute.
5. Pour into a thermos broth volume 0.5 liter, topped up with boiling water.
6. Decoction can be used, the remainder stored in a thermos during the day.

Every day you need to brew a new composition. A simpler method is considered to obtain alcohol tincture on Kalgan.

How to prepare an alcohol tincture of the root:

1. Take 500 ml of vodka quality (may be diluted with distilled water rubbing alcohol).
2. The glassware pour 100 c. dry plants alcohol liquid.
3. Hide in a dark place for at least 21 days.
4. Every 3-4 days to shake the dishes.
5. After expiration, drain and hide in the refrigerator.

Use according to the recipe, depending on the disease. To soften the taste of the tincture, it can drip into a glass of water or tea.

For external use only prepares ointment on the basis of herbs. As a base for the creation of drugs, traditional medicine recommends the use of pork or chicken fat, but doctors urge to keep up with the times - to create their own ointments, take petrolatum.

How to cook the ointment Kalgan home:

1. 2 tbsp. l. dry root carefully grind in a coffee grinder (the smaller the fraction of the grinding, the medicine will work faster).
2. In enamelware in a water bath to melt the fat base (oil or petroleum jelly).
3. Add root powder, simmer for 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator.

If the mixture is prepared for the treatment of stomatitis, the Vaseline is not suitable, then use glycerin. Its definitely need to buy at the pharmacy, because there is a form of "cosmetic glycerine" is not suitable for drugs.

How to prepare a glycerol mixture with Kalgan:

1. Medical glycerol poured into a sterile glass container.
2. Add galangal powder in a ratio of 2: 1 glycerin and powder.
3. The mixture insist 2-3 days and is used by prescription, without straining.

The fastest form of preparation of a medicament to Kalgan is tea.

How to prepare tea with Kalgan:

1. Take 1 tbsp. l. chopped root (preferably cut in the form of small cubes, not grind the root in powder).
2. Pour boiling water (200 ml), to close the top saucer.
3. Drink tea with honey can after cooling to a comfortable temperature.

All dosage forms Kalgan used for schemes that are specified in the recipe for the treatment of a particular disease. In spite of vegetable origin drugs, do not independently increase the dose of reception, it can provoke allergies.

The use of galangal root in folk medicine

Besides the treatment of problems in acute, vegetable preparations Kalgan used as prophylactic agents for the treatment of abnormal states of the joints or gall bladder.

Prevention of cardio - vascular exacerbations

As a prophylactic agent for use with heart problems aqueous tincture galangal: 3 tablespoons dry root add 0.5 liters of water, stand in a dark place for 21 days.

Consume three times a day before meals for 30 drops.

When nodular goiter

In the treatment of nodular goiter use ointment on the basis of animal fat (500 g. chicken, pork or beef) and crushed into powder galangal root (50 gr.). The mixture was kept for about two hours on a water bath, poured into a glass jar and stored in the refrigerator. the thyroid gland in the neck area smeared 2-3 times a day for 1-2 months. If necessary, repeat the procedure in a week.

In gastric ulcer

Gastric ulcer is an aqueous solution root: 1 tbsp. l. dry raw pour 1.5 Art. of water, heated to obtain a liquid volume of the cup. The cooled mixture was taken for 1 st. l. 1 hour before meals, before each meal.

In the treatment of joints

When all articular problems from arthritis to gout, especially with radiculitis, tincture prepared from Comarum and galangal:

• 200 gr. cinquefoil;
• 100 gr. galangal;
• 3 L of vodka.

Infuse in a dark place at least a month. before using the filter. Drink 1 tbsp. l. 20 minutes before meals 3 times a day. The solution may be used as rubbing the affected area.

Solution thyroid problems

With an increase in thyroid size pour 2 tablespoons at night. l. galangal 2 tbsp. cold water. In the morning the liquid is brought to the boil under a cover. Drink 0,5 art. 1 hour before meals 3-4 times daily, 1-2 months.

Pneumonia

In acute inflammatory processes in the lung drink infusion galangal milk: 1 tbsp. l. chopped root pour into a thermos 1 tbsp. boiling milk, after 2 hours the mixture was drink. Repeat daily until symptoms improve.

Help with diarrhea

Morning brew tea from 1 tsp galangal powder and 250 ml of water. Divide it into three parts and drink during the day. Every day a new brewing composition drink until symptoms disappear.

Recovery after antibiotics

Preparing a decoction of 1 tbsp. l. and 2 tbsp. water. The mixture was recommended simmer in a water bath for about an hour. Drink 50 ml before meals over a month after the end of reception of antibiotics.

Broth for open wounds

To avoid the formation of rough scars trauma and after operations, 3 tbsp. l. raw pour a glass of water and boiled for 20 min. Carefully strain through 4-5 layers of cheesecloth. On wounds made packs of sterile bandage. Change dressings held in the morning and evening.

If you use the root, combined with other plants, the range of use is greatly increased. For example, a popular old recipe in treating gastric diseases.

Moscow vodka on Kalgan for the stomach

You must collect 100 g dry raw material from galangal, peppermint and ginger. Pour 1 liter of high-quality vodka and insist 2 months. Take a glass of infusion is recommended in the 50 oz. before eating. Previously it was thought that this was done to improve the appetite, are actually receiving such a mixture improves the flow of bile and accelerates the digestion, eliminates flatulence.

Different sources offer distinct recipes. It is to choose proven tips, which are accompanied by commentaries. If in doubt, you should consult with your doctor. Traditional medicine is loyal to the herbal preparation on the basis of galangal.

Galangal root in cosmetology

Galangal (a root plants), medicinal properties which are used for oral administration, effective solutions for skin and beauty problems. Eczema, cracks on lips and skin ointment used to Kalgan

Ointment for external application

For this purpose, the water bath is connected 1 tbsp. l. powder and 120 c. ghee. The mixture was poured into a glass container and store in the refrigerator.

Glycerol solution in cosmetology

You can mix pharmacy alcohol tincture galangal with glycerin. Such a solution is lubricated and wound in stomatitis gums. This form is used in children's medical practice. In addition to medical indications galangal root has been successfully used in natural hair color and strengthen damaged hair follicles.

The antibacterial properties of the root to help cope with dandruff, which is caused by a fungus. However, it is worth remembering that the galangal broth stain blond hair in bright red hues. For coloring hair roots harvested in late August. They have a more vivid color red.

This shade will look attractive on chestnut and dark hair. To mute the color red, called Kalgan, it must be diluted chamomile broth or ground coffee beans. When natural coloring does not occur the destruction of hair structures. Color begins to disappear after the third wash it.

Hair coloring agent

Galangal powder (2st. l.) is mixed with minced coffee or camomile (2 tbsp. l) is filled with boiling water and infused under the lid. Apply a decoction with guschey on washed hair and hold for 30 minutes. If your hair is dry and lifeless, the mixture can add 1 tbsp. l. olive oil.

In the recipes of traditional medicine under the therapeutic properties of galangal understood local substitutes plant root - tormentil and galangal, grass. These herbs include other families, but have those same set of biologically active components. To ensure the absence of radically radiological and toxic waste, it is recommended to buy dry raw materials in pharmacies.

Author: Anna Beauty

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