Alpinia
OTHER NAME(S): Alpinie, Catarrh Root, China Root, Chinese Ginger, Chittarattai, Colic Root, East India Catarrh Root, East India Root, Galanga, Galanga Camphré, Galanga Minceur, Galangal, Galangal Officinal, Galangal Root, Galangale, Galgant, Galingale, Gao Liang, Gao Liang Jiang, Gargaut, Gingembre Rouge, India Root, Lengkuas, Lesser Galangal, Petit Galanga, Racine de Galanga, Radix Alpiniae Officinarum, Rasna, Rhizome Galangae, Smaller Galangal, Alpinia officinarum, Languas officinarum
Overview
Alpinia (Alpinia officinarum) is a plant that is related to ginger. The underground stem (rhizome) is sometimes used to make medicine.
Alpinia contains chemicals that might block certain steps in the swelling (inflammation) pathway.
People use alpinia for fevers, muscle spasms, intestinal gas, and swelling (inflammation), but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for Alpinia overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Alpinia is commonly consumed in foods. Alpinia is possibly safe when taken by mouth in larger amounts as medicine. It may cause upset stomach in some people.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alpinia is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Alpinia is commonly consumed in foods. Alpinia is possibly safe when taken by mouth in larger amounts as medicine. It may cause upset stomach in some people.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alpinia is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alpinia is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
Minor Interaction
Be watchful with this combination
- Antacids interacts with AlpiniaAntacids are used to decrease stomach acid. Alpinia can increase stomach acid. Taking alpinia might decrease the effects of antacids.
- Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-blockers) interacts with AlpiniaH2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acid. Alpinia can increase stomach acid. Taking alpinia might decrease the effects of H2-blockers. Some common H2-blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), and famotidine (Pepcid).
- Medications that decrease stomach acid (Proton pump inhibitors) interacts with AlpiniaProton pump inhibitors are used to decrease stomach acid. Alpinia can increase stomach acid. Taking alpinia might decrease the effects of proton pump inhibitors. Some common proton pump inhibitors include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).
- Indomethacin (Tivorbex) interacts with AlpiniaAlpinia might increase how quickly the body gets rid of indomethacin. This might decrease the effects of indomethacin.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of alpinia might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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