Galangal
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Galangal in TCM:

Explore the properties of Galangal according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: hot

Channels: ST, SP

Flavors: pungent

Special Properties:
disperses cold


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Galangal is known for its ability to disperse cold.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Stomach and Spleen. The flavor of Galangal is acrid, and it is considered to be hot in temperature.