Galangal Fruit Whole (Alpinia Galanga)

Galangal Fruit Whole (Alpinia galanga) is the dried fruit of the galangal plant, a warm, aromatic member of the ginger family long valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, and Southeast Asian herbal traditions. Known for its sharp fragrance and penetrating warmth, the fruit is used to dispel cold, awaken digestion, relieve stagnation, and invigorate circulation. In TCM, galangal fruit is considered acrid, warm, and stimulating, entering the Spleen and Stomach channels to revive the middle burner, ease epigastric discomfort, and counter cold-induced digestive sluggishness. It is traditionally used for bloating, cold stomach pain, nausea, and poor appetite, as well as for dissipating phlegm and promoting smoother qi movement through the chest and abdomen.

In Southeast Asian and Ayurvedic practice, the fruit of Alpinia galanga is appreciated for its ability to kindle digestive fire, clear dampness, and support respiratory health, often used in warming decoctions for chills, congestion, or digestive stagnation. Its aromatic oils make it both a medicinal and ceremonial herb, valued for clearing sluggishness and sharpening mental clarity.

Modern research shows that galangal fruit contains essential oils, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds with recognized anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive-enhancing properties. These constituents reinforce its traditional use as a warm, stimulating herb ideal for conditions of cold, dampness, or stagnation.

Each batch of Galangal Fruit Whole (Alpinia galanga) is carefully harvested and dried to preserve its pungent aroma, reddish-brown color, and volatile oil content. When decocted, it produces a warm, aromatic infusion traditionally used to invigorate digestion, relieve cold pain, and restore healthy qi flow.