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高良薑 Lesser galangal

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Goryanggang is the rhizome of a ginger-family perennial — galangal, the same group as the aromatic root used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking — and its form was likened to wild ginger. The name comes from Goryang commandery in China, where it grew. Dongui Bogam marks it 【唐】.

Original, read line by line 東醫寶鑑 · Tangaek — Decoctions vol. 3

  1. 性熱, 味辛苦, 無毒. 治胃中冷逆, 霍亂吐瀉.

    Its nature is hot; its taste is pungent and bitter, and it is non-toxic. It treats cold counterflow in the stomach and vomiting with diarrhoea in gwallan (霍亂, sudden turmoil disorder).

    HomiclubGoryanggang is the rhizome of a ginger-family perennial. It belongs to the same group as galangal, the aromatic rhizome used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking today.

  2. 止腹痛, 療瀉痢, 消宿食, 解酒毒.

    It stops abdominal pain, treats diarrhoea and dysentery, dissolves undigested food, and resolves alcohol toxin.

  3. 出高良郡, 形似山薑. 剉油炒用. 《本草》

    It comes from Goryang-gun (高良郡) and is shaped like sangang (山薑, wild ginger). Slice it, roast it in oil, and use it. 《Boncho (本草)》

    HomiclubThe name goryanggang comes from Goryang-gun in China, where it was produced. Its jointed rhizome resembles ginger but is firmer, with a sharper, pine-like aroma.

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This is a cultural and historical record from a classical text, not a claim about any food’s effects. Nothing here is a health supplement or intended to prevent or treat disease. Consult a medical professional about health concerns. · Text: Korean Medicine Classics DB · Reading: Homiclub