Tag: Galangal safety

Galangal root has been a staple in traditional Asian medicine for centuries and is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine. However, while typically considered safe in culinary quantities, its safety profile in larger supplemental doses is less clear.

An animal study published in 2018 highlighted that while low doses of galangal extract were tolerated, high doses administered intraperitoneally were highly toxic to rats, causing significant organ weight changes. This demonstrates the critical importance of understanding dosage and potential adverse reactions when considering galangal, particularly in concentrated forms.