Galanga Galangal Seed

Name

Hong Dou Kou (Fructus Galangae)

The Effect of Galanga Galangal Seed

Property

Pungent, warm; spleen and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel cold, dry dampness and promote digestion.

Indications

Vomit, diarrhea, malaria, dysentery, cold and pain in abdomen, dysphagia and nausea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~6 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying or puffing through nose.

Cations

It is contraindicated for internal heat due to yin deficiency.


Galanga Galangal Seed