Black Galangal
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Black galangal has a scientific name: Kaempferia parviflora Wallich. Ex Baker., is a medicinal herb known for its properties in nourishing strength and enhancing sexual performance. According to the research studies, it has been found that black galangal extract can inhibit the activity of nitric oxide synthase. Moreover, using a black galangal compress can relieve muscle pain especially at shoulder region. And cream from black galangal extract that use in patients with osteoarthritis can reduced knee pain. However, study of the acute and chronic toxicity of black galangal in rats, no changes were found due to the toxicity of black galangal.
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