Galangal root – Alpinia galanga

Description

The dried, cut root is used to flavor ?o??dkowa, a popular brand of Polish vodka. Reputedly, chewing the root and then spitting on the floor of a courtroom before the judge takes the bench will ensure a legal outcome in your favor. Galangal is grown as an ornamental garden plant in temperate zones. Alpinia is used to treat fever, muscle spasms, intestinal gas, and swelling (inflammation); to kill bacteria; and as a stimulant. Anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, Anti-viral, Anti-fungal (topical), Anti-hypertensive (lowers blood pressure), Anti-cancer, including leukemia, liver, gastric, colon, pancreatic, and breast cancer, Pain reliever, Pro-fertility (increased sperm-count)