Evidence supporting the use of: Black galingale
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Black galingale (Kaempferia parviflora), also known as Thai black ginger, has a long history of use in traditional Southeast Asian medicine. In some cultures, it has been used to address general cardiovascular complaints, including chest discomfort, though it is more commonly cited for increasing vitality, reducing fatigue, and improving circulation. Documentation in traditional Thai and Chinese medicine sometimes lists it as supportive for heart health or circulatory issues, which could be extrapolated to chest pain, but specific references to the treatment of chest pain are limited and nonspecific.

There is minimal scientific research directly evaluating black galingale for chest pain (angina or other causes). The available studies focus primarily on effects such as enhancing blood flow, reducing inflammation, or lowering blood pressure, largely in animal models or small human studies. These mechanisms could theoretically benefit cardiovascular health and possibly alleviate chest discomfort of non-cardiac origin, but there is no robust clinical evidence supporting its use specifically for chest pain. Thus, its use for this purpose remains rooted in traditional beliefs rather than validated by modern scientific studies. Caution is advised, and individuals with chest pain should seek medical evaluation to rule out serious underlying causes.

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