Galangal

Galangal es parte de la familia de jengibre. Tiene un sabor fuerte, un poco parecido al clavo de India.
Galangal es usado para fines medicinales, como alucinógeno, y aromatizante.

Galangal provoca un efecto positivo en la circulación del sangre y en el sistema nervioso central. Esto influencia positivamente la concentración y otros aspectos del pensamiento.

Efectos

Galangal aumenta el apetito y estimula el flujo sanguíneo en el cuerpo y en el cérebro. La hierba mejora la salud y la vitalidad. También es usado como estimulante sexual.

El ligero efecto psicoactivo es sentido poco después de mastigar y tragar algunas tazas de té de galangal. Puedes experienciar una sensación de calor, clareza de raciocínio, y alteraciones en la percepción, sobre todo en el campo visual.

Doses mayores pueden causar alucinaciones ópticas moderadas.

Uso

Mastiga 1 a 10 gramos, haz té, o disuelve en una bebida caliente o fría. Usa la cantidad de hierba de acuerdo con el efecto deseado. Una pequeña dosis diária estimula la circulación sanguínea y el sistema nervioso central.

Cuando preparado como té, puedes añadir miel y/o hojas de menta para mejorar el sabor.

Es posible usar galangal como especia en platos de, por ejemplo, arroz. Junta una cuchilla de té de galangal cuando coces el arroz. Si añades miel, tendrás una extraordinaria comida picante.

Galangal puede ser mezclada con otras hierbas, como damiana, para mejorar el sabor.

Enlaces

Botanical con una descripción, usos médicos y doses de galangal.

Erowid con un pequeño texto sobre galangal.

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Apr 15, 2009 Neuromancer dicho:
    
“An interesting plant. I drink it as a tea (2 tsp. infused in just boiling water). I feel it is more a relaxant than a stimulant, but it's trickier than that. Galangal doesn't make me drowsy or sleepy, but I don't think it would actively prevent me from sleeping either (it is absolutely nothing like caffeine). It just makes me calm, quiet and clear-minded. I wouldn't really say it improve concentration because I don't feel like I am very deeply focused on what I'm doing, but I do it anyway and it definitely helps with boredom. It's not about being high or being deep, more about being light.

The physical and perceptive effects are very present too. The main physical effects was that it makes me feel very warm during about 45 minutes after drinking it ; it's not very pleasant because it often makes me sweaty. Perceptions are mildly altered too, colors and lights are a bit sharper and more beautiful. There is also something with touch and body sensations, I feel globally more at ease with my body ; I'm not surprised the plant is often sold as an aphrodisiac.

And finally, it is a pleasant and tasty spice ! It must be interesting for cooking, and the tea is quite good if you like spicy things (it's even better with a bit of honey).”

Jan 18, 2009 Khrist dicho:
   
“No es amargo ni anda, pero es un pelín picante, como gindilla picante.. Un tazón bien lleno te deja un bienestar de unas 2-3horas”

Jul 19, 2007 andrea dicho:
    
“Very nice herb, though nowhere near the Herb at all ;)

Tastes very good, like ginger but milder and with a hint of black pepper. Two teaspoons soaked in 200 ml steaming water for a few minutes with a teaspoon of honey make for a spicy, sweet, strongly aromatic tea.

As to the effects, they're mild but definite. Very relaxing and warm, perfect for a quiet evening at home.

I also tried making tea with galangal and passion flower (approx two teaspoons each) - tastes kind of nice, the effect is stronger but not particularly enjoyable (felt much like the headrush/flushing feeling you get from mild hyperventilation or from downing a few shots of vodka in a row).

All in all a pleasant and mellow herb to try out - if nothing else it will still make for a good kitchen spice :)”