Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Galangal
The Herbs

(Alpina officinalum or A. galanga) G

Folk Names: Chewing John, China Root, Colic Root, East India Catarrh Root, Galingal, Galingale, Gargaut, India Root, Kaempferia Galanga, Low John the Conqueror, Rhizoma Galangae

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mars

Element: Fire

Powers: Protection, Lust, Health, Money, Psychic Powers, Hex-Breaking

Magical Uses: Galangal has been used for many different magical needs. Worn or carried it protects its bearer and draws good luck. Placed in a sachet of leather with silver it brings money. Powdered galangal is burned to break spells and curses. It is also carried or sprinkled around the home to promote lust.

Worn, galangal aids psychic development and guards the bearer’s health. If galangal is unavailable, ginger, which is part of the same family, can be substituted.