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Galangal Tablets

Tabulettae radix galangae, Alpina officinarum L., Hance

Historical tradition – not medical advice, and no health or healing claims. more

Historical botanical drawing: Galangal
Galangal

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's herbal lore, galangal is among the best-known preparations and was associated with the heart and circulation and — as an accompaniment — with digestion, the back and general well-being.

Ingredients

Galangal root (without lactose and talc).

Note

Galangal is probably the best-known preparation in Hildegard's herbal lore. Seek medical advice in case of health complaints.

Botanical background

There is a Commission E monograph on galangal. In herbal lore it is credited with heart-strengthening, antispasmodic and antimicrobial properties.

Sources & references

  1. Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 106.
  2. Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 52.
  3. Hildegard von Bingen: Heilsame Schöpfung. Die natürliche Wirkkraft der Dinge (Physica). Hrsg. von der Abtei St. Hildegard, Eibingen. Beuroner Kunstverlag 2012 (4. Auflage 2024). Cap. 1-13 (Galgant).
  4. Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Heilschätze. Schafgarbe, Veilchen, Galgant, Bertram. Knaur Verlag 2018. S. 55 ff.

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More preparations using Galangal

Galangal Galangal and Ginger Salve Galangal and Raspberry Water Galangal Electuary Galangal Honey Galangal Honey Purée Galangal Powder Galangal Wine

Historical tradition. The above describes how this preparation was recorded and used in the tradition of Hildegard of Bingen. This is cultural-historical information, not medical advice and not a health or healing claim, and it is no substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. If you have health complaints, please consult your doctor or pharmacy.

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