Evidence supporting the use of: Alpinia (unspecified)
For the body system: Senses

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Alpinia, a genus in the ginger family that includes species such as Alpinia galanga (greater galangal) and Alpinia officinarum, has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Asia. When it comes to supporting the Senses body system—typically referring to vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—Alpinia species have primarily been used traditionally for ailments related to the senses, such as earaches, sore throat (affecting taste and smell), and sometimes for eye health. In Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, extracts and preparations from Alpinia have been used as remedies for improving voice (related to the throat and thus taste and smell), as well as for treating headaches and sinus issues, which can impact the senses.

However, scientific studies specifically validating Alpinia’s efficacy for direct support or improvement of sensory functions are limited. Most modern research on Alpinia focuses on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, rather than direct benefits to the senses. There are some preclinical studies suggesting neuroprotective effects, but these are preliminary and do not specifically address sensory function in humans. Therefore, while there is a traditional basis for its use in supporting the senses, robust scientific evidence is lacking at this time.

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