Names:  

Catarrh Root, China Root, Chinese Ginger, Colic Root, East India Catarrh Root, East India Root, Galanga, Galangal, Gargaut, Gao Liang, India Root, Rhizome Galangae.  

Alpinia officinarum.  

Family: Zingiberaceae.

Functions

warms middle jiao, alleviate epigastric/abdominal pain
vomit, diarrhea, hiccup due to cold in middle burner

Indications:

Orally, Gao Liang Jiang / Alpinia is used as a stimulant, antiflatulent, antibacterial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory agent, and for fever.

Dosage: 1.5 – 9g.