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Source of validity: Traditional
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Galangal, a rhizome related to ginger and widely used in Southeast Asian culinary and traditional medicine practices, has been employed historically for a range of digestive complaints. In traditional systems such as Ayurveda and Thai folk medicine, galangal is sometimes used to stimulate digestion and ease symptoms like bloating and indigestion, which are occasionally associated with constipation. However, its direct use as a remedy specifically for constipation is less prominent compared to other herbs or remedies (such as senna or psyllium). There is a lack of robust scientific studies or clinical trials directly evaluating galangal’s effectiveness in relieving constipation in adults. Most references to galangal’s use in this context are anecdotal or are part of broader digestive tonic formulations where its role in treating constipation is not singularly highlighted. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for using galangal for general digestive health, the specific evidence for its use against constipation is weak and not well documented by scientific research.

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