An upright cinquefoil is popularly called galangal. At the roots there are other names: dubbing, Uzik and wild galangal. In Asia, the rhizomes of this plant are used along with ginger as a seasoning for dishes. In Russia, it is actively used in distilleries to add to balsams and tinctures, and in the confectionery and canning industries - as a spice.
Kalgan begins to bloom in the summer. The healing properties are known in folk and traditional medicine. Rhizomes that are pre-dried are often used as food and medicinal raw materials. The chemical composition of the roots is rich in fatty acids, flavonoids, glycosides, triterpenoids, vitamins, carotenoids and other valuable substances. A high content of catechin (tannins) was noted.
In addition, it exhibits analgesic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, astringent and hemostatic effects of galangal. The healing properties are unique and help to cope with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, dysentery, flatulence, enterocolitis, diarrhea and peptic ulcer. It is proved that decoctions from the plant relieve inflammatory processes and treat cystitis. It is recommended to take with gastric and uterine bleeding.
Alcohol tinctures are used to treat eczema, burns, frostbite, acne and various skin lesions. Broths rinse the oral cavity with angina, gingivitis, periodontal disease and stomatitis. To strengthen the gums and get rid of the fetid odor from the oral cavity, dry powder from the rhizomes, which are sprinkled with toothpaste, will help. With regular cleaning, less bleeding and sensitivity of the enamel is noted.
Also has an anticonvulsant and antiseptic effect of grass (galangal). The healing properties contribute to the reduction of smooth muscle spasms, have a moderate analgesic and laxative effect. It is prescribed for gastritis, rheumatism, Botkin's disease and gout. Infusions in goat milk have a diuretic effect.
There are a lot of applications for the plant, and there are no contraindications. According to scientific researchers, galangal is absolutely non-toxic and has no side effects. Based on this fact, it can be applied at any age. Restrictions apply only to alcohol tinctures. The medicinal properties of Kalgan root have been known since ancient times and help in solving most diseases. Let's introduce some valuable recipes from herbs:
- With a sore throat, make the following decoction: 10 grams are taken. roots and brewed with a glass of boiling water. Take inside a dessert spoon 4 times a day. You can rinse their mouth.
- A decoction of rhizomes will help get rid of acne and seborrhea. It is made similar to the above recipe, only in this case it is necessary to take more raw materials to make the solution more concentrated.
- For healing purulent wounds, galang is also recommended. The medicinal properties of the plant include antibacterial action. For this recipe you will need grass and water (1: 2). Boil the broth and store in the refrigerator for about three days. With the resulting solution, wipe the sore spots daily, it will help against acne. Inside take with menopause bleeding and cholelithiasis 5 g. 3 times a day.
- For obesity and impaired metabolism, therapeutic baths are recommended. To prepare the mixture, you need to take mint, knotweed, wheat grass, nettle, shepherd's bag, yarrow and galangal. The healing properties of such a solution normalize the functional activity of the body, relieve cramps and perfectly encourage. Herbs are taken in equal proportions - as a result, about 100 grams should come out. decoction. Plants are poured with a glass of water and boiled for about 10 minutes, and then the broth is infused for half an hour.