Description:  Galangal, native to Java, is related to and resembles Ginger.  Galangal gets to be about 5 feet in height, with long narrow leaves.  The unique flowers are white with deep red veins.  The rhizome is harvested and cut while fresh.  Its pungent scent and aroma made it a popular spice in Europe for a thousand years, but is rarely used today.

Main constituents: Volatile Oil, Resin, and Galangin (synthesized as Dioxyflavanol). 

Properties: Stimulant, Carminative 

Uses:   Externally:  tones tissues.  Internally:  Remedy for Vomiting, Nausea, and Sea Sickness.

Safety Considerations: No cautions known. 

Magical:

Folk Names: Chewing John, Lo John, Low John the Conqueror 

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mars

Powers:  Protection, Lust, Health, Money, Psychic Ability 

Uses:  Carry for protection and good luck.  Brings money if placed in a sachet with silver.  Burn a powder to break spells and curses. 

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