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Subterranean stems containing volatile oils
2. Galangal ‫خلنجان‬

Botanical origin: It is the dried rhizome of Alpinia officinarum (Zingiberaceae)
Branched rhizomes, externally reddish brown, longitudinally striated and bears
scars of scaly leaves at intervals.
It has an agreeable spicy odour and a strongly pungent spicy taste.

Constituents:
• Volatile oil
• Resin
• Galangol (Sesquiterpene lactone)

Uses:
Carminative. Useful in flatulence, dyspepsia, vomiting (recommended as
a remedy for sea-sickness).

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