Evidence supporting the use of: Black galingale
For the body system: Male Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Black galingale (Kaempferia parviflora), also known as Thai black ginger, has a long history of use in traditional Thai and Southeast Asian medicine to support male vitality, libido, and reproductive health. Historically, it has been consumed as a tonic to enhance energy, stamina, and sexual performance. The root contains several bioactive compounds, including methoxyflavones, which are believed to contribute to its reputed effects.
While there are some preliminary laboratory and animal studies suggesting that extracts of black galingale may influence androgenic activity, promote nitric oxide production, and improve erectile function, robust clinical evidence in humans remains limited. A handful of small-scale human studies have reported improvements in erectile function and sexual satisfaction, but these studies are often of short duration, have small sample sizes, or lack rigorous controls.
Overall, the primary justification for using black galingale to support the male reproductive system comes from traditional use, with early but insufficient scientific evidence. More comprehensive, high-quality clinical trials are needed to firmly establish its efficacy and safety for this purpose.
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