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Source of validity: Traditional
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Galangal (commonly Alpinia galanga or Alpinia officinarum) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. In these systems, galangal is often used as a carminative, meaning it is thought to help relieve gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating, and digestive upset, which may include symptoms seen in colic. However, the specific use of galangal for colic in children is not well-documented in the scientific literature or in the major classical medical texts. The rationale for its traditional use is primarily based on its general effect on digestive health rather than direct evidence for treating infantile colic. Scientific studies evaluating galangal for colic in children are lacking, and safety data for pediatric use are insufficient. Most of the available evidence for galangal’s digestive effects comes from in vitro and animal studies or from its use in adults. Thus, while there is some traditional precedent for using galangal to support digestive comfort, there is little to no robust scientific validation or pediatric-specific evidence supporting its use for colic in children.

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