St. Hildegard says: "Anyone who suffers from pain and is in danger of fainting should eat a sufficient quantity of galangal and he will get better."
More information: "Physica" by St. Hildegard of Bingen.
Galangal (Latin: Alpinia officinarum ) is an important and valuable spice that, according to St. Hildegard of Bingen, should be consumed every day. It is intense and quite spicy in taste. It is therefore most often added in pinches (1-3 pinches) to meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, as well as desserts, bread, cakes and cookies).
Usage: Add 1-3 pinches of galangal root powder to your meal. It adds a pleasant spicy flavor, especially to meat dishes. Galangal can also be added to marinades, salads, compotes, and jams.
