Today we will introduce you to the healing galangal root. Our article will teach you how to properly prepare medicinal infusions, decoctions and teas from this plant, and also tell you what diseases these folk remedies will fight against.

Health is the main value of human life, therefore, with age, we begin to pay more and more attention to it.

But no matter how we tried to monitor our well-being, from time to time our body fails, and we still get sick. The first thing we do in this case is run to the doctor, and then we buy a huge amount of pills.

• The most unpleasant thing is that we do not think at all about how these drugs will affect our body. After all, whoever says anything, absolutely all pills have their own side effects. Therefore, it will be better if you try to find an alternative to pharmaceutical preparations and support your body with natural remedies.
• Our nature is rich in medicinal herbs that fight many diseases quite effectively. Galangal is considered one of the best. Due to the fact that it contains huge amounts of penicillin and aspirin, it quickly blocks all inflammatory processes, increases the body's defenses and maximizes the quality of life

Where does galangal grow and when to collect it?

Basic rules for collecting galangal

• Kalgan, or as it is also called erect cinquefoil, refers to perennial herbaceous plants with a tuberous tree root. In terms of its taste and medicinal properties, this plant is very similar to ginger. Although all parts of the galangal can be used to make medicinal tinctures, most often people prefer the root. Absolutely all herbalists claim that it is in this part of the plant that the largest amount of substances is contained that help our body to resist various kinds of diseases.

• If we talk about the place where the galangal grows, then this unpretentious plant can be found in almost every corner of the earth. But he feels most comfortable in Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, the European part of Russia and western Siberia. The climate of these places contributes to the fact that the galangal in these places reproduces quite efficiently and every year it conquers new territories. You can meet him in meadows, pastures, forest edges and the outskirts of roads. For good and vigorous growth, it needs moist soil, open space and good lighting.

• You can collect galangal twice a year. The first time this can be done at the end of May, when the plant is blooming intensively. It will be possible to harvest galangal for the second time only in autumn, starting in October and until about half of November. If you decide to harvest this medicinal plant in the fall, then wait until the ground part begins to die off. After you dig up the root from the ground, be sure to thoroughly clean it from the soil, rinse it with water and dry it. The prepared root is best placed in a clean, dry jar and stored in a cool, dark place.

The benefits of galangal for men and women

The benefits of galangal for the body

• Galangal root has an equally positive effect on the female and male body. Means made from this plant are simply irreplaceable in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The medicinal substances that are in their composition quickly enough block the reproduction of pathogenic microflora, thereby stopping inflammatory processes

• Galangal also helps to fight the problems of the thyroid gland and quite well establishes the metabolism in the body. Therefore, if you want to bring your body into perfect condition as quickly as possible, then try to regularly consume decoctions made from the leaves and flowers of galangal

The benefits of galangal for the human body:

• For women. This herb works very well for almost all female problems. With it, you can get rid of skin eczema, cracked lips and nipples. In addition, a decoction of galangal helps to calm the nerves during PMS, and also well and quickly stops uterine bleeding.
• For men... Regular intake of galangal makes men more stress-resistant, relieves them of insomnia and causeless irritability. But, perhaps, this plant is best of all combating such a male problem as impotence. Due to the fact that this invisible grass maximizes blood flow to the genitals in men, erectile function is restored and a large amount of vitality appears.

Kalgan, medicinal properties: for what diseases it is used

The healing properties of galangal

• The healing properties of galangal allow it to fight many diseases. The substances that are in its composition are equally good at coping with cholecystitis, pancreatitis, jaundice, stomatitis, tonsillitis and cystitis. Moreover, a decoction of this plant can be taken not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of various diseases.
• The essential oils contained in galangal have high antibacterial properties, due to which they contribute to a sharp decrease in pathogenic microflora in the oral cavity with tonsillitis, pharyngitis and stomatitis
• In addition, galangal has antipyretic, wound healing and regenerating properties. All this makes it possible to use it for the treatment of dermatological diseases, scratches and purulent wounds.

Useful properties of products prepared on the basis of galangal:

• Improves the work of the circulatory system
• Promotes the proper functioning of the heart and blood vessels
• Normalizes blood sugar
• Reduces to a minimum the risk of developing cholesterol plaques
• Has a beneficial effect on the nervous system

How to take galangal to treat stomach ulcers?

Kalgan for the stomach

• A stomach ulcer is a rather unpleasant disease that occurs due to the excessive production of hydrochloric acid by the stomach. If this happens regularly, then after a while the balance of good and bad microflora is disturbed in the intestines and this leads to the formation of bleeding wounds.
• A person who develops an ulcer constantly feels pain in the abdomen, which can be quite severe after eating. But to cope with this disease, it is enough to establish the work of the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, an infusion made from galangal root may well become an excellent alternative to tablets.

Recipe for a remedy:

• Take a small piece of galangal root and grate it on the finest grater
• Boil water and pour it over the crushed root
• Leave the product to infuse overnight.
• Strain everything in the morning and divide into three equal parts.
• Take the product three times a day, thirty minutes before the start of a meal.
• For such treatment to give a positive result, the galangal infusion must be taken for at least one month.

The use of galangal tincture for men to increase potency

Tincture to increase potency

• Even the most minimal problems with potency terrify men. Most of them simply close in on themselves and do not even try to deal with this unpleasant problem. But in principle, if you make at least a minimum amount of effort, then you can cope with this problem in a fairly short time.

• Most often, erectile dysfunction develops due to the fact that a person's circulatory system is not working properly. For this reason, arterial blood cannot flow in the right amount to the genitals and this leads to the fact that men have problems in bed.

• Alcohol infusion of galangal can help you to establish the steam room work of the circulatory system. This folk remedy will quickly restore the work of almost all internal organs, maximize metabolic processes and help calm the nervous system

Rules for the preparation of galangal tincture

Rules for the preparation of galangal tincture to increase potency:

• To prepare this remedy, it is best to use galangal root, collected in the fall after the entire aerial part of the plant has been measured
• The root must be cleaned of soil, rinsed under running water and cut into small pieces (it is desirable that their size does not exceed 5 ml)
• Spread the chopped galangal out in any dark place and dry it well. This will take you about 5-7 days.
• When it reaches the desired consistency, put it in a clean glass jar, fill it with medical alcohol and send it to infuse in a dark, cool place.
• After two weeks, strain the product and pour it into any hermetically sealed container.
• Take a teaspoon of galangal tincture three times a day for one month
• If the treatment did not give the desired result, then take a two-week break and go through the course of treatment again

Galangal tincture recipe

Kalgan infused with alcohol

• Galangal tincture is a powerful herbal remedy that can restore vitality to a person and relieve him of many diseases. A properly prepared drug has a beautiful cognac color and a very pleasant coffee aroma. If desired, in addition to galangal, you can add licorice root, dried saber and even walnuts to it. In addition to the fact that these components slightly improve the taste of the drug, they will further enhance its beneficial properties.

• If we talk about the method of cooking, then in our country it is customary to fill this plant with medical alcohol or moonshine. It is believed that thanks to this, the root gives up all its useful substances as well as possible and after cooking it can be stored for quite a long time. But there are times when a person, for some specific reason, cannot afford to take alcohol tincture

• This could be due to his work or health condition. Such people can prepare a healing tincture with honey. This product will have the same properties as alcohol, the only thing that you have to consider is that it cannot be stored for a very long time, therefore it must be prepared in rather small portions

Recipe for tincture of galangal on honey:

• Boil water and cool to room temperature
• Dissolve honey in it and mix everything thoroughly
• Add a couple of tablespoons of chopped galangal root to the resulting liquid and send everything to infuse in a dark place
• Take the tincture out of the pantry every three days and shake it well.
• After two weeks, strain the resulting product through cheesecloth and store it in the refrigerator.
• Take 2 tbsp. l 3 times a day for 1.5-2 months

Galangal broth, recipe

Galangal broth

• A decoction made from galangal root is a fairly versatile medicine. You can use it as both an internal and external drug if desired. If you take a concentrated decoction of this plant inside, you can get rid of almost all stomach diseases and problems of the heart and circulatory systems.

• Due to the fact that the fresh broth contains a huge amount of antimicrobial substances, it can be used to treat angina and acute stomatitis. If you use this drug as an external remedy, you can get rid of cracks, shallow burns, scratches, dermatitis and even acne.

Recipe for cooking galangal broth:

• Take a tablespoon of galangal and fill it with a glass of hot boiled water
• Place the mixture in a steam bath and simmer for about half an hour.
• Strain the broth through several layers of gauze and pour into a clean container.
• Bring the volume of the resulting liquid to 250 ml with boiled water
• Take the ready-made product in tablespoons 3 times a day.
• If you do not really like the taste of the drug, you can sweeten it with natural honey.

Galangal tea recipe

Galangal tea

• You probably already understood that galangal is an ideal helper for the human stomach. He is equally good at treating gastritis, pancreatitis and even banal diarrhea. The substances that are in the composition of the galangal rather quickly suppress the pathogenic microflora in the stomach and intestinal, and due to this, a few hours after drinking healing tea, the patient disappears almost all unpleasant symptoms

• Also, tea made on the basis of galangal helps the body to cope with the effects of prolonged use of antibiotics. If you drink such a healing tea at least twice a day, then after 10 days your body will be completely cleansed of all the bad substances left behind by the pharmaceutical preparations.

Galangal tea recipe:

• Put water on the stove and bring it to a boil
• Put chopped galangal root in it and boil it for 10 minutes
• You need to brew tea on the lowest possible heat.
• When the time is up, turn off the heat and put the tea to infuse.
• Take the drug warm, without adding any honey or sugar.

Galangal tincture, contraindications and harm

• Although some herbalists claim that galangal is practically harmless, it is still undesirable to take it uncontrollably. For example, if you drink it in large quantities and for a fairly long time, then this can provoke the development of an allergic reaction, which will be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Therefore, if you need to take an infusion or decoction of galangal for a very long time, then periodically take at least ten-day breaks in taking a healing potion

• Also, it is necessary to take alcohol tincture with caution for people who have recently got rid of alcohol addiction. Uncontrolled intake and large doses can provoke a relapse and the person will again begin to abuse alcohol

In addition, galangal tincture is contraindicated for people suffering from:

• Constipation
• Hypertension
• Increased acidity of the stomach
• With high blood clotting
• With a tendency to form blood clots

Video: Kalgan application, medicinal properties of Kalgan

A more correct name for galangal would be Potentilla. The term galangal is used in folklore. But he was entrenched so steadily that even sometimes in the 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. It was used in folk medicine to combat male problems. Although this fact, unfortunately, does not find scientific confirmation. In part, we can agree with this, 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 coniferous trees. The root part of Potentilla has the greatest medicinal value. Raw materials are harvested at the very end of spring or at the beginning of autumn. If someone did not manage to prepare it for future use, you can purchase the plant at the pharmacy. When it is harvested on its own, the root must be thoroughly cleaned of soil residues before drying.

The healing effect of the root is due to its many chemical components. The composition contains the following components:

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

It is easy to understand that the composition is very diverse and variegated in the presence of chemical components. All of them are in a complex and provide the presence of the healing effects that the galangal root has. They can be summarized as follows:

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

Contraindications

The use of galangal root will not be equally useful for everyone. Limit or exclude its use altogether if the following conditions occur:

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Feverish conditions accompanied by high fever.
• Hypertension in the stage of decompensation.
• Increased blood clotting.
• Low secretory activity of the stomach.
• Constipation of an atonic character.
• Alcohol abuse.
• Young children.

The use of the root of this plant normalizes the digestive tract, accelerates metabolic processes, and increases appetite. Pain in the stomach is eliminated, the increased formation of gases in the intestines 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.
• Dysentery infection.

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

• Intestinal disorders.
• Uterine, gastric bleeding.
• Inflammatory processes in the bladder.
• Haemorrhoids.
• Conditions associated with rheumatism.

The plant will be an effective remedy for gingivitis, stomatitis, and various tonsillitis. If there is bronchitis, then galangal will help in the form of inhalation. If there is a slight toothache, then with the use of galangal it can disappear. Bad breath will also be eliminated.

BPH

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

Liver problems

Means prepared on the basis of galangal root will help to recover from hepatitis. It is necessary to prepare the infusion. For him, you should take the herb and galangal root in a ratio of 25 g: 5 g. This amount should have boiling water in a volume of 600 ml. The composition is in a water bath for 30 minutes. It should stand exactly the same amount at room temperature. For prevention, take 50 ml, and for treatment - in a double dose three times a day. During 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 reduce the load on the liver as much as possible. Antibiotics were probably used in the treatment of hepatitis. It is no secret that they have a detrimental effect on the state of the intestinal microflora. With the help of galangal root mixed with its grass, you can recover from a previous illness and correct your condition for the better.

Internal hemorrhages

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 galangal. A liter of water is poured into raw materials in the amount of 100 g. The composition is cooked over 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

Galangal root can be used in the treatment of various skin diseases. They can treat purulent wounds, burns, frostbite. The root significantly speeds up their healing. Eczematous conditions and vasculitis are also indications for treatment with galangal root. Using the plant, you can fight against lichen, neurodermatitis, skin cracks and scars. Treatment is carried out with preparations based on galangal 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.

The use of galangal root by men

Due to its soothing, anti-edema and anti-inflammatory effect, the plant is used to eliminate problems that occur in the genital area. In addition, the use of the plant will tidy up the function of the nerve structures. All this together helps to fight against such a phenomenon as impotence. It will also help eliminate ailments caused by inflammation of the prostate gland.

The plant can be used and is applied 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 plant materials in the amount of 100 g;
• vodka - half a liter (you can use alcohol diluted with water or even brandy).

It is necessary to insist on the composition for a whole week. A tablespoon will serve as a measuring container for receiving. The 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. They drink it on a spoon three times. At least two hours should pass between receptions.

Cooking water broth
You need to take one tablespoon of the root. This amount should be poured over a glass of boiling water. Over low heat, the mixture costs a third of an hour. After cooking, the broth is infused for at least two hours. Dosing regimen: two tablespoons before meals 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. Versatility properties were attributed to this product. They were treated for many diseases. We fought with problems associated with the digestive tract, tried to increase male potency. This action is not recognized by medicine of an official nature, but, at the same time, it does not refute this fact. To a liter of moonshine was added 100 g of galangal root. The root was previously subject to grinding. The 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 "kalganovka" is unlikely to help. But if the cause of the disorder is the functional level, then the remedy may well help. This is evidenced by numerous positive results. How are these conditions corrected? One teaspoon of the tincture is taken in the evening. Reception starts at 17 o'clock. In total, three approaches are done with an interval between them of 2 hours. In the evenings this is not done by chance. 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 of 10 days between them.

Fact! The famous healer Vanga is recommended for the elderly to drink a small glass of "kalganovka" before dinner.

Tincture on cognac
A bottle of cognac is taken, into which the galangal root is added in an amount of 50 g. It should be preliminarily chopped. The composition is infused for three weeks. Accepted in all cases where galangal root is shown. The appointment requires up to 40 drops.

Side effects

If there is an overdose, then there may be undesirable phenomena from the digestive tract. Pain in the projection of the stomach, phenomena associated with nausea and vomiting may appear.

The treatment has no absolute contraindications.

For those who decide to start treatment with galangal root, it is advisable to first consult with your doctor. He will give helpful advice on how to use it. In this case, the treatment can achieve the maximum effect.

Video: healing properties of galangal root

Kalgan is a medicinal plant that has long been used by healers to treat many diseases. It gained popularity relatively long ago. Preparations based on it are in demand and are quite effective. The main raw material is the rhizome, although flowers, grass and seeds are sometimes used. Currently, galangal is widely used not only in the field of traditional medicine, but also in cooking. The plant has several names. Among herbalists, it is known as common cinquefoil, wild ginger, mighty.

Galangal root is one of the best remedies for impotence. The medicinal properties of the plant are due to its unique composition. Decoctions, infusions, balms, powders and extracts are made from it. The restoration of male strength is far from the only advantage of Potentilla, the spectrum of its action is quite wide.

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  Description

  Kalgan is a perennial herb of the Rosaceae or Ginger family. It grows in the form of bushes 20-30 cm high.

  The stems of the plant are provided with oblong leaves and small single yellow flowers, each of which has four petals. Cinquefoil has a strong woody red-brown root with irregular thickenings along the entire length. The main medicinal value is the rhizome, since it has healing properties.

  The homeland of Kalgan is the Chinese island of Hainan. Today the plant is widespread in the Caucasus, Urals, Siberia and the entire territory of the European part of Russia. The places of its growth are forest glades, ravines, marshy outskirts, pastures and meadows.

  

  Collection and procurement of raw materials

  Potentilla roots can be dug twice a year:

  • in April - May;
  • in September - October.

  After collecting, they must be cleaned, removed the adventitious processes, washed, dried, cut into small pieces and laid out to dry. Ready raw materials are dried under a canopy on the street. You can do this with the help of special dryers at a temperature of 60 degrees. However, quick drying is rarely used for the preparation of medicinal plants, since after heat treatment, fewer nutrients remain in them.

  The finished raw materials are placed in a sealed container. It is advisable to store it in a cool, dry, dark place. The shelf life of galangal roots is 4 years from the date of harvesting. Re-collection of the plant in the same area can be carried out after 6 years.

  

  Chemical composition

  The unique healing qualities of galangal root are due to its rich chemical composition. It contains:

  • a large number of tannins, including catechin;
  • starch;
  • resin;
  • Sahara;
  • wax;
  • essential oil;
  • glycosides;
  • flavonoids;
  • flobafen;
  • organic acids: quinic, malic, ellagic;
  • trace elements: iron, calcium, potassium, chromium, magnesium, zinc, cobalt.

  The human body is able to synthesize some of the microelements without coming from outside, but their use is necessary to maintain metabolism, the formation of new cells and inhibition of the aging process. All of the above processes have a beneficial effect on men's health with a decrease in potency.

  

  The healing properties of the plant

  Galangal root is oneof the most powerful medicinal plants that have found their use to maintain male strength. In Russia, it received the name mighty. Nevertheless, cinquefoil is used not only to restore potency, but also to treat many diseases and maintain the tone of the body as a whole:

  • Medicines made on the basis of the herb have a powerful antibacterial and disinfecting effect. It is because of this property that they are used instead of antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections.
  • Galangal root relieves inflammation, is used as a wound healing, analgesic and hemostatic agent, is able to have an astringent, choleretic and expectorant effect.
  • The spice is successfully used as a digestive system stimulant: it increases appetite, relieves stomach cramps, and relieves pain. With its help, they treat gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, eliminate flatulence, enterocolitis, stop bleeding, and stop signs of diarrhea.
  • Decoctions and infusions based on galangal root are used to treat wounds, burns and frostbite of the skin. Potentilla powder is included in many ointments and creams.
  • The aqueous solution is used for colds to gargle and carry out inhalation procedures.
  • The plant is included in treatment regimens for hepatic pathologies and rheumatism.
  • In addition, it relieves swelling, removes toxins from the body, reduces blood cholesterol, restores immunity and increases vitality.

  The benefits of galangal for male potency

  A decrease in male potency is directly related to disorders of the cardiovascular system, the result of which is insufficient blood supply to the penis. Kalgan refers to drugs that normalize the functions of the heart, calm the nervous system, eliminate psychogenic factors and stimulate blood circulation.

  With the help of this substance, it is possible to get rid of cholesterol plaques and achieve blood thinning. Insufficient permeability of the bloodstream often becomes the main obstacle to a full erection in men.

  The therapeutic effect is achieved due to the flavonoids contained in the root, which increase the elasticity of blood vessels and protect the capillaries from the development of the sclerotic process.

  Kalgan accelerates the metabolism in the body, promotes tissue regeneration and ensures normal cell nutrition, including the supply of oxygen to them. All this has a positive effect on the self-healing process of the male body and helps to establish sexual function.

  This remedy increases the sensitivity of skin receptors, which begin to react more actively to irritating factors. As a result, the production of male sex hormones increases, which significantly increases the degree of pleasure during intercourse and helps restore potency.

  Contraindications for use

  Despite the many beneficial properties of galangal, it has a number of contraindications. You can not use Potentilla when:

  • hypertension;
  • individual intolerance to individual components of the drug;
  • tendency to thrombosis;
  • increased blood clotting;
  • decreased gastric acidity;
  • prolonged constipation.

  You should be wary of the uncontrolled use of the drug and overdose, otherwise, instead of benefit, you can harm the body.

  Due to the increased content of tannins in the root, patients may experience a nausea-vomiting reaction, accompanied by unpleasant sensations in the epigastric region.

  Folk recipes

  It is advisable to consider recipes for preparing medicines from galangal root, intended to increase potency, step by step:

  • Alcohol tincture. It is necessary to take 100 g of ready-made dry raw materials, pour it with high-quality forty-degree vodka in a volume of 0.5 liters and put it in a dark place for 10 days. During this time, the medicine must be shaken periodically. Take 30 drops 3 times a day for a 40-day course of treatment.
  • Viburnum root decoction. The remedy enhances the effect of the tincture. Cooking recipe: 1 teaspoon of chopped viburnum root is poured with 125 ml of boiling water and put in a water bath for 20 minutes. Apply at the rate of 2 tbsp. l. at one time.
  • Broth to increase potency. Prepared like this: 1 tbsp. l. Potentilla root is poured with 500 ml of water, brought to a boil and cooked over low heat for 15 minutes. After preparation, the mixture is left to infuse until it cools completely. Take a broth in half a glass half an hour before meals.

  Kalganovka has the most pronounced medicinal effect. The tincture can be used for stool disorders, colitis, gastritis, gastric ulcers, hepatitis and other liver diseases.

  Ready-made raw materials and preparations from Potentilla root are sold in pharmacies and specialized stores. Each package with a medicinal product is accompanied by instructions for use, in which you can find a detailed description of the recipes, indicating the dosage, indications and contraindications.

Kalganovka- This is a tincture, for the manufacture of which the so-called galangal root is used. Vodka, moonshine and even alcoholic tincture on galangal root is not only a very pleasant, albeit specific drink, but also an effective remedy for many diseases. Thus, used within reasonable limits, Kalganovka can be considered a classic example of combining business with pleasure.

Let us immediately make a reservation that the plant, in the Russian-speaking tradition, called galangal, in fact, is not such. In this case, we are not talking about the closest relative of ginger, which grows in China and a number of countries of Southeast Asia, but about erect cinquefoil, common in Europe, the Caucasus, Western Asia and some regions of Siberia. The cherished roots also grow in the Moscow region, but finding them is a whole job.

This herb, which has nothing to do with ginger, belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is found, as a rule, in pastures, forest clearings, or the edges of deciduous or mixed forests, which makes it easily accessible for searching and collecting. This circumstance, among other things, made the coveted root a desirable ingredient in homemade liqueurs.

Before proceeding with the preparation of any of the drinks below, you should attend to the collection and initial processing of this undersized (15 to 50 centimeters) perennial plant. You can recognize it by its characteristic short straight or curved cylindrical rhizome, as well as by small yellow inflorescences.

You should go in search of a miraculous potion exactly at the time of flowering. The time for collecting the galangal root begins from the end of May, when the first inflorescences appear on the stems of Potentilla, or in early September, when it is about to fade. After you find and dig up the required number of plants, separate the roots, clean them of soil and rinse thoroughly several times with water. Then, the washed roots must be dried. To this end, lay them out in one layer in some semi-dark corner. To speed up the process, you can use electric heating devices. The main thing is that the heat emanating from them is uniform and not particularly hot.

If the romance associated with picking and harvesting roots with your own hands is alien to you, you can resort to more prosaic options. Go to the market and buy the required roots from a trusting granny, or go to the nearest pharmacy and get ready-made crushed dried roots there. In the latter case, the main thing is not to forget that you do not need galangal, but erect cinquefoil.

So, now you can safely start the operation under the code name: Kalganovka at home.

Galangal root drink recipes

After you prepare or acquire a ready-made main ingredient, you can proceed to prepare a tincture from galangal roots. As we have already said, there is not only a classic tincture of galangal on vodka, but also galangal on moonshine or simply on grain alcohol. And if the latter is used mainly for medical purposes, then the use of galangal tincture on vodka or on moonshine is more of a table nature; as you can see for yourself. At the same time, the root of interest to us can be infused both in splendid isolation and in combination with other plant components. The main thing is to use all the drinks below in moderate doses, since galangal is a rather strong natural medicine that has its own contraindications and side effects.

Simple galangal tincture

Rinse and dry the freshly dug galangal roots. Then boil the roots, and strain the resulting broth, cool and dilute with alcohol to a strength of 30-40% or put 3 fresh roots in a bottle, pour vodka and leave for 10-15 days.

Classic recipe

For lovers of clear, harsh taste, an old recipe for galangal vodka.

Grind 5-6 medium roots or grind into powder and pour in a liter of vodka. Keep the resulting mixture for a couple of weeks in a dark, warm place; at the same time, the container should be shaken periodically. Strain the liquid before use. Note: any kind of kalganovka is recommended to be kept and stored exclusively in dark glass vessels, and also shaken from time to time.

Relaxed option

1.5 teaspoon of ground galangal, 1 teaspoon of ground licorice root (sold in any pharmacy) and 5 coffee beans pour vodka in an amount of 0.5 liters. Cork tightly and leave in a dark, warm room for three weeks. Then strain and store in a cool place until use.

Galangal root tincture on moonshine

2 teaspoons of ground roots are poured with half a liter of fifty-degree moonshine, after which the resulting decoct ripens for ten days. Further, it undergoes mandatory filtration and is served at the table. Note. If you are wondering: will galangal root remove the smell of moonshine, then know that this opinion is wrong. The specific aroma of the drink will change somewhat, but will not disappear. But its color, indeed, will be partially ennobled, acquiring amber shades.

Kalganovka on prunes

3-5 teaspoons of ground root and 7-10 pieces of fragrant prunes are placed in a jar and filled with three liters of vodka or high-quality moonshine. Then, the can is rolled up, shaken and rests in a dark warm place for ten days. After the mentioned period, the drink is filtered, which makes it completely ready to drink.

Kalganovka "Moscow"

40 g of ginger, 40 g of galangal, 40 g of sage, 40 g of mint, 40 g of anise pour 1 liter of alcohol and leave for 18 days. Then add 1.5 liters of spring water to the infusion and distill everything together through a distillation apparatus. Insist for 18 days, then filter the tincture through a cloth or "waffle" towel and bottle. If you used vodka instead of alcohol, then you can not dilute it with water or dilute it quite a bit.

Medicinal herbal wine with galangal

Take 200 g of elecampane root, 100 g each of violet root, Lesser Nightingale herb, calamus, Benedictine root, 75 g of rhubarb, 50 g of angelica root, galangal, 40 g of wormwood, 200 g of peel of orange, lemon, 100 g of dill, 6 handfuls of juniper berries, 4 handfuls of rosemary, 4 handfuls of thistle, 2 handfuls of sage, 3 handfuls of oregano, 2 handfuls of cherries (small), 1 handful of marjoram, wormwood tops.

Finely grind the spices, put in a barrel and pour over the grape wine so that it covers them, let it brew and strain.

The remaining spices can be poured over with wine again.

"Healing" tincture on galangal

Take 40 g of galangal root, 15 g of dill and anise seeds, 3 g of ginger. Pour everything into 1 liter of double moonshine and leave warm for 3 weeks, and then filter.

Herbal tincture "French"

3 liters of vodka, 40 g each cardamom, galangal, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and anise.

Pour vodka into a large jar. Add spices and herbs, shake, close the lid and let it brew for 15–20 days. Drain the tincture, filter and store in a cool place, tightly corked.

In folk medicine, the benefits of galangal root have been known for many centuries, if not millennia. Indeed, this miraculous root helps with such multidirectional diseases and ailments as diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular system, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, various joint pains, burns, frostbite and other skin lesions of varying degrees of complexity, as well as menstrual pain. internal bleeding, inflammation and even reduced immunity.

A separate line worth mentioning is the beneficial effect of galangal tincture for prostatitis and impotence. The use of galangal tincture to increase potency is primarily due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-edema properties, as well as a beneficial effect on the nervous system.

Thus, this life-giving elixir is able to eliminate a number of problems associated with the functioning of both the nervous and reproductive systems, which in most cases has a beneficial effect on male strength. Especially popular in this context today is galangal tincture for potency with reindeer lichen (not to be confused with angelica), which, according to its producers, supposedly works wonders.

Kalgan-root: application

There are three ways to use Kalganovka for medical purposes.

The first of them is taking small doses of the drink (up to 50 grams per day) by mouth. For example, this is how you can act with gastritis or stomach upset.

The second is to gargle with a cold or mouth with periodontal disease.

The third is rubbing the affected skin with the above agent or using it in the form of compresses. This method is widely practiced for frostbite, burns, acne and numerous joint diseases.

Contraindications and side effects

Do not forget that galangal tincture in a number of cases can bring tangible harm instead of benefit. So, even in small doses, it is unsafe for pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under three years old. In addition, it is absolutely contraindicated for people with a tendency to alcoholism, suffering from hypertension or having a low level of acidity. Also, you should not resort to Kalganovka at elevated temperatures.

In addition, if you are allergic to the chemicals contained in this plant, you can face a number of rather unpleasant side effects. In particular, such things as nausea, vomiting and very noticeable stomach pains are not excluded.

We discuss galangal in the article. You will find out what medicinal properties it has, what the plant is useful for men and women, when to harvest medicinal raw materials, how to prepare medicines on its basis, as well as how it is used in cooking, what contraindications are there for it.

Kalgan or erect cinquefoil is a perennial medicinal herb of the Pink family. Other names of the plant: galangal-grass, wild galangal, dubrovka, cinquefoil-narrow, seven fingers, drevlyanka, oak, blood or red root. Latin name - Potentilla erecta. Used in folk medicine, in cooking as a spice.

Cinquefoil is often confused with the root of Kalgan (Latin Alpinia), a herb from the Ginger family. The root of this plant is used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, added to first courses, and is also used as a substitute for ginger root.

Description

Plant height is from 20 to 50 cm, stems are erect, branching. The root system is tuberous, creeping, red-brown in color, about 2.5 cm wide, located almost horizontally to the surface, has a woody structure, covered with numerous processes extending vertically.

The arrangement of the leaves is alternate. Leaves are oblong-wedge-shaped, three- or five-toed with a large serrate edge. Stem leaves are sessile, basal leaves are located on long petioles.

The appearance (photo) of flowers.

The flowers are bright yellow, small, about 2 cm in diameter, solitary. The location is apical or axillary, the flowering shoots are long and thin. Corolla is four-lobed. The flowering period is from May to early September.

The fruit of the plant consists of one-seeded, smooth or slightly wrinkled, olive-colored nuts, ovoid or kidney-shaped. The fruiting period is from August to the end of September.

Where grows

The habitat is throughout Russia, in Europe, in the Caucasus, in the south-west of Asia. The grass is found among meadow grasses, on the edges of forests, forest clearings, on the outskirts of swamps. Prefers moist, slightly flooded soil areas. Among gardeners, there is a practice of growing Potentilla in summer cottages, backyard plots.

When to collect

For the treatment of diseases, the roots of Potentilla are harvested. They are collected only from plants older than 5 years, since young shoots have a low medicinal value. The collection of rhizomes begins in early spring before the appearance of young shoots or in late autumn after the death of the aerial part of the plant.

For the treatment of diseases, rhizomes are used.

The rhizome is cleaned of the earth, washed and dried. The prepared roots are cut into pieces ranging in size from 2 to 9 cm in length, dried in bulk on a tarp under awnings on the veranda or in the attic. They dry in an automatic dryer at a temperature of 50-60 degrees. Store medicinal raw materials in fabric bags or paper envelopes. The shelf life is 5 years.

For more information on collecting galangal, see the following videos:

Chemical composition

The product has the following chemical composition:

• tannins;
• glycosides;
• plant polyphenols;
• ellagic acid;
• quinic acid;
• essential oil;
• vitamins;
• ether tormentol;
• flobaphenes;
• resinous substances;
• starch;
• vegetable wax;
• iron;
• magnesium;
• copper.

Medicinal properties

The main benefit of the plant depends on the large amount of tannins in its composition (up to 30%), which have an astringent, hemostatic effect. Also, the plant has the following medicinal properties:

• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• heals damaged tissue;
• kills germs and bacteria;
• relieves pain;
• reduces vascular permeability;
• relieves skin irritation;
• removes excess fluid and eliminates edema;
• calms the nervous system.

Medicinal properties have official scientific confirmation. The plant is included in the state pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation.

Erect cinquefoil is used in the treatment of the following ailments:

• inflammation of the small and large intestines;
• bowel disorder accompanied by diarrhea;
• difficult and painful digestion;
• stomach ulcer;
• inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and gums;
• acute tonsillitis;
• wounds and frostbite;
• dermatological diseases;
• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• rheumatism;
• gout;
• heart diseases;
• gynecological diseases;
• dysfunction of the liver and gallbladder;
• diseases of the thyroid gland.

For women

In women, the agent is used to stop uterine bleeding, restore the menstrual cycle, and normalize hormonal levels. Douching is carried out with broths, infusions for erosion of the cervix, and inflammation of the vaginal mucosa caused by Trichomonas is treated.

For men

For men, the remedy is useful for sexual dysfunction. The plant helps to reduce nervous tension, enhances blood flow to the genitals. Potentilla is also used for the prevention and treatment of prostatitis.

Application

A dried or fresh plant is used to treat diseases. It is also used in cooking as a spice. Also, dyes are extracted from the rhizome of Potentilla, which are used to make red and black paint.

In cooking

Aromatic alcoholic tinctures are prepared with Potentilla, and fish can also be preserved. It has a pleasant delicate aroma, similar to the scent of a rose. On the basis of moonshine and root, a fragrant kalganovka is prepared. It has a pleasant tart taste, amber brown color.

See the following video for the recipe for alcohol kalganovka:

Raw materials are also boiled, seasoned with vegetable oil, served as a side dish or main course. Also, for cooking, young leaves of the plant are used as a seasoning for cereals, fish dishes, meat.

Treatment

Traditional medicine actively uses the plant. On the basis of the rhizome, decoctions, alcohol, water infusions are prepared, which are taken orally, used externally for rinsing, lotions, douching. Below are the recipes that are used to treat various ailments.

Tea for diarrhea (diarrhea)

In case of intestinal upset, a fixing tea with cinquefoil is prepared.

Ingredients:

1. Chopped root - 1 tsp
2. Drinking water - 100 ml.

How to cook: Boil water. Place the medicinal raw material in an enamel bowl, pour boiling water over it, put it on low heat. Boil the root for about 10 minutes, then cool the broth slightly, filter through cheesecloth.

How to use: Drink the entire amount hot. The daily norm is 3 cups. Drink the remedy until it is completely cured.

Decoction for gastrointestinal diseases

For the treatment of gastritis, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, to stop intestinal bleeding, a decoction is prepared.

Ingredients:

1. Root - 2 tsp
2. Drinking water - 250 ml.

How to cook: Pour in water and place over medium heat. As soon as the broth boils, reduce the heat as much as possible, simmer the medicine for 15 minutes. Cool, filter, bring the volume of the product with boiled water to 250 ml.

How to use: Take 1 tablespoon one hour before and after meals three times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the diagnosis. Consult a physician prior to use.

Tincture on cognac for impotence

With a weak erection, use a tincture of cognac. The remedy is contraindicated in men with alcohol dependence.

Ingredients:

1. Rhizome - 100 g.
2. Cognac - 500 ml.

How to cook: Place the dried raw materials in a glass container, fill it with cognac, seal tightly. Let it brew for 1 week in a dark place at room temperature. Shake the cognac tincture periodically.

How to use: Take 1 tablespoon twice a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.

For dental diseases

A decoction with Potentilla root is used to rinse the oral cavity for stomatitis, gingivitis, scurvy.

Ingredients:

1. Dried root - 1 tablespoon
2. Drinking water - 250 ml.

How to cook: Pour the crushed roots with water at room temperature. Let it brew for 5 hours in a dark place, then put on fire, bring to a boil. Cool, filter the product.

How to use: Rinse your mouth with the broth for 1-2 minutes 3-4 times a day.

Water infusion for hemorrhoids

For the external treatment of hemorrhoidal cones, cracks in the anus, an aqueous infusion is prepared.

Ingredients:

1. Fresh or dried rhizome - 1 tablespoon
2. Pure water - 200 ml.

How to cook: Grind the raw materials, place them in a thermos. Boil water, pour boiling water over the medicine. Let it brew for 3 hours, then cool and filter through cheesecloth.

How to use: Soak a cotton or gauze swab in the infusion and attach to the anal passage. Apply lotions 1-2 times a day.

Galangal ointment

The ointment is used to treat cracked feet, diaper rash, bedsores, burns, and is also used for chapping, cracking lips.

Ingredients:

1. Fresh root - 5 g.
2. Butter or interior fat - 150 g.

How to cook: Grind the raw materials with a blender. Mix with a fat base, place the mixture in an enamel bowl, put in a water bath. Boil for about 5 minutes, then strain the warm mass through a thick gauze pad. Store the ointment in a glass jar in the refrigerator.

How to use: Apply the ointment 2-3 times a day until it is completely healed.

Tincture

Alcohol tincture is used in the treatment of many diseases. It is taken orally for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, uterine bleeding, diseases of the liver, gallbladder, and is also used for washing wounds, compresses, lotions, rinsing the mouth.

Ingredients:

1. Rootsevishcha - 100 g.
2. Food alcohol (40%) - 1 liter.

How to cook: Grind the dried raw materials in a mortar to a fine powder. Place the product in a glass container, fill with alcohol and seal tightly. Let it brew for about 3 weeks. Shake the tincture periodically.

How to use: Take daily, half an hour before meals, 15-30 drops, previously diluted in water. The course of treatment depends on the disease.

For children

It is not recommended to ingest decoctions, infusions on water with erect cinquefoil for children under 3 years old. At an older age, treatment is possible only under the supervision of a doctor. Alcohol tincture is categorically contraindicated in children under 18 years of age.

Contraindications

Medicines based on erect cinquefoil should not be taken orally for such diseases and conditions:

• individual intolerance;
• pregnancy at any time;
• increased body temperature;
• low acidity of gastric juice;
• arterial hypertension of 2 degrees and higher;
• chronic constipation;
• increased blood clotting.

The harm of erect cinquefoil is possible with an overdose or illiterate use of drugs, which leads to the development of the following negative reactions of the body:

• nausea and vomiting;
• pain and cramps in the stomach;
• heartburn;
• skin allergies.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, stop taking the folk remedy immediately and see your doctor.

Where can I buy

The dried medicinal product is sold in pure form or as an ingredient in various medicinal preparations. The average price is 100 rubles for 50 g of chopped roots. You can also purchase a ready-made alcoholic tincture. The average price is 300 rubles per 100 ml.

What to remember

1. Folk recipes use the roots fresh or dried.
2. The plant is used for a wide range of diseases.
3. The medicinal properties of raw materials are scientifically confirmed, the species is included in the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation.

Before taking medications with cinquefoil, you should consult your doctor.