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Galangal

Preclinical evidence for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity; culinary use long-standing.

Benefits

Key compounds

Galangin1'-acetoxychavicol acetategingerol-like compounds

May help with

Best for these goals

Digestionanti-inflammatoryimmunity

How to use it

Fresh/dried in Southeast Asian curries and soups; tea

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Generally safe as food. Concentrated extracts: limited safety data. Pregnancy caution at medicinal doses.
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