Galangal
Warms stomach, disperses cold.
Overview
Galangal rhizome is acrid-Hot—warms the Stomach, disperses cold, relieves pain—aromatic and pungent for interior cold epigastric patterns.
Nature & meridians
Acrid, hot; Spleen and Stomach.
Key ideas
- Cold epigastric pain: prefers warmth/pressure.
- Cold vomiting: clear fluids patterns as adjunct herbs.
Aromatherapy notes
Contraindicated with stomach heat or yin deficiency fire; avoid prolonged strong inhalation on empty stomach.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.