Galangal: 1 definition
Introduction:
Galangal means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Galangal in English is the name of a plant defined with Alpinia aquatica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hellenia melanocarpa (Teijsm. & Binn.) Burkill (among others).
2) Galangal is also identified with Alpinia galanga It has the synonym Languas vulgare J. König (etc.).
3) Galangal is also identified with Alpinia officinarum It has the synonym Languas officinarum (Hance) P.H. Hô (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Guihaia (1984)
· Not. Pl. Asiat. (1851)
· Bot. Mat. Med. (1812)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1926)
· Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. (1930)
· Observationes Botanicae (Retzius) (1783)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Galangal, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Cenkalankal, East indian galangal, Greater galangal, Java galangal, Lesser galangal, Sharp-leaved galangal, Siamese galangal, Small galangal.
Full-text (+35): Kolanjana, Kulinjana, Greater galangal, Sharp-leaved galangal, Java galangal, Small galangal, Kulanjana, East indian galangal, Siamese galangal, Lesser galangal root, Arttuvam, Lesser galangal, Atumam, Curatakku, Cikamatam, Katiyatu, Mutical, Ancamirukal, Ayavikam, Kutaikkilanku.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Galangal; (plurals include: Galangals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (a): Roots (Mūla) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 8 - The Treatment of Disease (roga-bhishaj-jiti-vimana) < [Vimanasthana (Vimana Sthana) — Section on Measure]
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