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Diagalanga
Powder of Galangal Compound
Powder of Galangal Compound
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Galangal
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Preparation:
Prepare a Powder. It was prepared into an Electuary with 3–6 times its weight of clarified Honey.
Function:
Clears Cold and Damp, stops Wind, regulates Qi, warms the Stomach, Heart Liver and Kidneys
Use:
"Effective against excessive weakness of the stomach, promotes digestion. strengthens the Stomach. it warms the cold Kidneys and dissolves and expels all excess phlegm from the Stomach. It opens the Spleen and Liver. and sharpens the Senses. It makes a man cheerful. slows down the gray hairs ahead of time; and it is suitable for all who have a cold nature" (Nicholas, Antidotarium)
1. Indigestion
2. Abdominal pain
3. Acid Regurgitation
4. Hiccoughs
5. Bloating
6. Wind and Colic coming from Cold and Wind;
7. Wind and Phlegm diseases of the Head: Headache, Migraine, Fainting, Vertigo, Dizziness.
8. Chest Pain
9. Palpitation
10. Angina Pectoris
11. Cold Kidney type Edema
12. Back pain
13. Impotence
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram of the Powder; 2 drams of the Electuary, taken in the morning Fasting.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Diacinnmonum (Powder of Cinnamon)
Dianthos (Powder of Rosemary)
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