No. 055Botanical
Alpinia chinensis
Whole plant
Botanical
Rasna
A pungent rhizome that is one of Ayurveda's main herbs for joint comfort.
- Botanical name
- Alpinia chinensis
- Also known as
- Galangal
- Part used
- Whole plant
- Evidence
- Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
- Body systems
- Joints and muscles
In tradition
Rasna is the namesake of Rasnadi formulations used for joints and stiffness.
In research
Studied for anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity.
Strength of evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.
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Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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