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Inflammo-Calm & Gastrointestinal Restoration

Galangal Root

Terpene-Rich Digestive Synergist

Cold-milled Alpinia galanga rhizome — ginger's spicier, more aromatic cousin from Southeast Asian apothecaries, rich in galangin flavonoids and 1,8-cineole essential oils.

In the formula
0.5%
Daily intake0.075g per 15g serving
MatrixInflammo-Calm & Gastrointestinal Restoration
FormatCold-milled organic powder
§ I · What it does
Benefits
  • 01Powerful antioxidant — galangin flavonoid neutralises free radicals and may inhibit aberrant cell growth
  • 02Supports digestive comfort, eases bloating and stimulates appetite
  • 03Anti-inflammatory action that complements ginger and turmeric in the inflammo-calm matrix
  • 04Traditional antimicrobial — essential oils show in vitro activity against common foodborne pathogens
  • 05May enhance mental alertness — preliminary trials show short-term cognitive performance gains
  • 06Supports respiratory comfort and a healthy upper-airway response
§ II · Traditional use
Heritage

A cornerstone rhizome of Thai, Indonesian and Southern Chinese kitchens (lengkuas / kha), and of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it has been used for over 1,000 years to warm the middle burner, dispel cold and resolve dampness.

§ III · Key actives
Standardised to
  • ·Galangin
  • ·Kaempferol
  • ·Quercetin
  • ·1,8-Cineole
  • ·α-Pinene
  • ·β-Pinene
  • ·Eugenol
  • ·Methyl cinnamate
§ IV · Sourcing
Provenance

Organic Alpinia galanga rhizome from Thailand and Indonesia, sun-dried and cold-milled to preserve essential-oil content; heavy-metal and pesticide tested.

§ V · Per-serving nutrition
Composition

Per 100g dried rhizome powder (USDA / published pharmacognostic monographs). The 0.075g serving delivers a proportional micro-fraction; galangin and 1,8-cineole are the primary functional payload.

  • Energy~320 kcal
  • Carbohydrate~70 g
  • Dietary fibre~13 g
  • Protein~6 g
  • Fat~4 g
  • Essential oils (total)~1.5 g
  • Galangin + flavonoids~0.5–1 g
  • 1,8-Cineole~0.3 g
  • Iron~4 mg29%
  • Manganese~3 mg150%
  • Vitamin C~5 mg