Kalgan root - medicinal properties and contraindications

A more correct name for galangal is potentilla. The term galangan is used in popular usage. But he entrenched so steadily that even sometimes in literature you can find this name as a synonym.

Not only in Russia, but also in other countries, this plant has found a place in the state register of medicinal herbs. Its healing properties have been known for a long time. Used it in traditional medicine to deal with male problems. Although this fact, unfortunately, does not find scientific confirmation. In part, this can be agreed, since the plant has a general strengthening effect on the body.

Useful properties and chemical composition

In our country, this plant can be found in the forests of conifers. The root medicinal value has the greatest medicinal value. Raw materials are procured at the very end of spring or at the beginning of autumn. If someone was unable to procure it for the future, you can buy a plant in a pharmacy. When it is collected on its own, before drying, the root must be thoroughly cleaned of residual soil.

The therapeutic effect of the root is due to its many chemical components. In the composition you can find the following components:

• Tannins.
• Flavonoids.
• Various representatives of the acidic organic series.
• Starch.
• A large number of different glycosides.
• Essential oils.
• Resins

1. The plant has an antiseptic effect.
2. The plant has a bactericidal and antifungal effect in the spectrum of therapeutic effects.
3. Plant components are able to enhance the outflow of bile.
4. With the accumulation of viscous sputum in the bronchi, the Kalang root will facilitate its liquefaction and increase discharge.
5. The cinquefoil is able to have anesthetic effect.
6. With the use of galangal root, the healing process proceeds faster.
7. In addition, the plant has a hemostatic and astringent effect.

Contraindications

Far from all, the use of galangal root will be equally useful. Limit or exclude its use at all, if the following conditions occur:

• Pregnant women and breastfeeding.
• Fever, accompanied by fever.
• Hypertension in the stage of decompensation.
• Increased blood coagulation.
• Low secretory activity of the stomach.
• Atonic constipation.
• Alcohol abuse.
• Young children.

In what cases is galangal root used?

The use of the root of this plant normalizes the digestive tract, accelerates metabolic processes, and increases appetite. The pain in the stomach is eliminated, the increased formation of gases in the intestine disappears. In the form of decoctions, it can be used to correct the following conditions:

• Gastritis.
• Ulcerative processes in the stomach.
• Enteritis and enterocolitis.
• Diarrhea and flatulence.
• Dysenteric infection.

If the patient suffers from cholecystitis, accompanied by jaundice, inflammatory diseases of the liver, then the use of the rhizome of the plant will provide effective help. In addition, the plant is indicated for such ailments:

• Intestinal disorders.
• Uterine, gastric bleeding.
• Inflammation in the bladder.
• Hemorrhoids.
• Conditions associated with rheumatism.

The plant will act as an effective remedy for gingivitis, stomatitis, various tonsillitis. If there is bronchitis, then galangal will help in the form of inhalation. If there is a mild toothache, then with the use of a sea otter it can disappear. Eliminates bad breath.

BPH

In this condition, collection helps, which includes galangal nettle and licorice. All these plants are taken in the form of a root. Each component is taken in the amount of a teaspoon. The mixture is poured with three glasses of water. The composition is brought to a boil and cooked for those minutes. You need to drink it in a glass in the morning and evening hours.

Liver problems

Means prepared on the basis of galangal root will help recover after hepatitis. It is necessary to prepare the infusion. For it, you should take grass and galangal root in a ratio of 25 g: 5 g. This amount should be boiling water in a volume of 600 ml. The composition is in a water bath for 30 minutes. Exactly the same amount of it should stand at room temperature. For prevention, take 50 ml, and for treatment - in a double dose three times a day. With treatment, the course is two months. For the purpose of prevention, courses are held twice a year.

During treatment it is necessary to completely exclude alcohol, forget about salt and fatty foods. This requirement is not a whim. The fact is that it is necessary to minimize the load on the liver. In the treatment of hepatitis, antibiotics must have been used. It is no secret that they adversely affect the state of intestinal microflora. With the help of Kalgan root mixed with its grass, you can recover after a disease and correct the condition for the better.

Hemorrhages of an internal nature

To eliminate bleeding, colic associated with the stomach and intestines, a decoction will help, the basis for the preparation of which was the rhizome of the Kalgan. A liter of water is poured into raw materials in an amount of 100 g. The composition is cooked on a fire with an exposure of 10 minutes. Then it must be insisted for an hour. Reception is carried out 4 times a day.

Skin diseases

Kalgan root can be used in the treatment of various skin diseases. They can treat purulent wounds, burns, frostbite. The root greatly accelerates their healing. Eczematous conditions and vasculitis are also indications for treating galangal root. By using the plant, it is possible to combat lichens, neurodermatitis, skin cracks and scars. Treatment is carried out with galgan preparations in various dosage forms for external use. The use of galangal root in any form leads to the strengthening of the body's immune forces. But most often it is used by a strong half of humanity to strengthen men's health.

Use of galangal root by men

Due to the presence of a calming, decongestant and anti-inflammatory effect, the plant is used to eliminate problems that occur in the genital area. In addition, the use of plants will put in order the function of nerve structures. All this together helps to combat the phenomenon of impotence. It will help to eliminate the ailments caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.

How to use galangal root?

The plant can be used and is used in various dosage forms. If we are talking about a violation of potency, then for therapeutic correction, the plant is used in the form of a decoction and tincture.

Cooking tincture
The basis for its preparation will be vodka. To prepare it you will need:

• dry vegetable raw materials in an amount of 100 g;
• vodka - half a liter (you can use alcohol diluted with water or even cognac).

Insist on the composition for a whole week. Measuring capacity for the reception will serve as a tablespoon. Tincture is used immediately before meals. The course should be no more than 1.5 months. Then a break is required, which should be at least two weeks. If necessary, repeat the course. If the professional activity of a man prohibits the use of alcohol (drivers), then the tincture is taken in the evenings. She is drunk on a spoon three times. Between receptions should pass at least two hours.

Cooking water decoction
The root must take one tablespoon. This amount should be filled with a glass of boiling water. On low heat, the mixture costs a third of an hour. After cooking, the broth is infused for at least two hours. Dosing schedule: two tablespoons before eating three times a day.

Our ancestors prepared an alcoholic drink on this root, which was called “kolganovka”. Moonshine served as the basis for its preparation. The properties of versatility were attributed to this product. They were treated for many diseases. Fought with problems associated with the digestive tract, tried to increase male potency. This action is not recognized as official medicine, but at the same time, it does not refute this circumstance. 100 g of galangal root was added to a liter of moonshine. The root was previously subject to grinding. Infusion was carried out in the dark for 21 days. After that, the composition acquired a reddish-brown tint.

If there are organ disorders, then the use of "Kalganov" is unlikely to help. But if the cause of the disorder is a functional level, then the remedy may well help. This is evidenced by numerous positive results. How to correct such conditions? One teaspoon of tincture is taken in the evening. Begin the reception from 17 hours. In total, three approaches are made with an interval between them of 2 hours. In the evenings, this is no coincidence. The fact is that at this time, the biochemical activity of the male genital area is at its peak.

The duration of the course is 30 calendar days. In total, it is necessary to conduct three courses with an interval between them of 10 days.

Fact! The well-known healer Wanga recommended for the elderly to drink a small glass of “kalganovka” before dinner.

Cognac tincture
A bottle of cognac is taken, to which a galangal root is added in an amount of 50 g. It should first be crushed. The composition is infused for three weeks. It is accepted in all cases where a galangal root is indicated. At reception, up to 40 drops are required.

Side effects

If an overdose occurs, then adverse effects from the digestive tract can be observed. Pain may appear in the projection of the stomach, phenomena associated with nausea and vomiting.

The treatment has no absolute contraindications.

Those who decide to start treatment with Kalang root should preferably consult their doctor in advance. He will give useful recommendations for its use. In this case, the treatment can achieve maximum effect.

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