Galangal root, fennel Lozenges
Aromatic, spicy lozenges made from the well-known Hildegard spices.
Galangal root benefits:
Galangal root is rich in antioxidants and may boost male fertility and reduce inflammation and pain. It may even protect against infections and certain types of cancer, but more research is needed.
Galangal root, also known as Thai ginger, has many potential health benefits, including:
Antioxidants: Galangal root is rich in antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage and fight disease. It's especially rich in polyphenols, which may help with memory, blood sugar, and LDL cholesterol levels.
Anti-inflammatory: Galangal root may help reduce inflammation that leads to joint pain.
Digestive aid: Galangal root can stimulate digestive enzymes, improve nutrient absorption, and reduce indigestion.
Cancer: Test-tube studies suggest that galangal root's active compound, galangin, may kill cancer cells or prevent them from spreading.
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease: Galangal root is rich in quercetin, a flavonoid that may lower the risk of developing these diseases.
Pain and inflammation: Galangal may reduce pain and inflammation by targeting chemical pathways that commonly cause autoimmune disorders.
Fertility: Galangal may improve fertility in people assigned male at birth.
Galangal root is native to Thailand, China, and Indonesia, and is a popular herb in Thai cuisine.
fennel benefits:
Fennel has many potential health benefits, including:
Digestion: Fennel contains fiber, which can help with digestion. It's common to eat fennel after a meal to help with digestion and relieve gas.
Pain relief: Fennel may help reduce pain and stiffness.
Bone health: Fennel is a good source of calcium, which helps prevent osteoporosis and promotes strong bones.
Heart health: Fennel may help maintain a healthy heart and decrease the risk of heart disease.
Eye health: Fennel contains nutrients like vitamin C and flavonoids, which may help prevent macular degeneration.
Breast milk production: Fennel seeds contain anethole, which has properties that may help stimulate milk production.
Antioxidants: Fennel contains many antioxidant compounds, including rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid, quercetin, and apigenin.
Inflammation: Fennel may be anti-inflammatory.
Appetite: Fennel may help curb appetite.
Weight management: Fennel may help with weight management.
- Contains protective plant compounds. ...
- May maintain a healthy heart. ...
- May support healthy skin. ...
- May be anti-inflammatory. ...
- May aid weight management. ...
- May curb appetite. ...
- May improve the symptoms of anaemia. ...
- May support breast milk production.
Spicy,
slightly hot
Aurica fennel-galangal lozenges combine the aromatic freshness of fennel and the spicy, warm spiciness of galangal root. Hildegard von Bingen recommends the combination of plants, especially for the stomach, intestines and circulation.
Hildegard von Bingen writes:
Fennel:
"And however it is eaten, it makes people happy and gives them pleasant warmth, good sweat and good digestion ... reduces the bad mucus or the putrefaction in them, and it suppresses the bad smell of the breath..." (Dr. Hertzka/Dr. Strehlow: Great Hildegard Pharmacy - Bauer Verlag p.33)
Galangal:
"Anyone who has a heartache and is weak at heart should eat enough galangal and they will feel better." (Dr. Strehlow: The nutritional therapy of Saint Hildegard - Bauer Verlag. p. 292)
Ingredients: Fillers (lactose, cellulose), 6% galangal root powder, 6% fennel powder, anti-caking agent magnesium salts of fatty acids (vegetable).
Recommended intake: Suck several times a day as desired.
Nutritional values ø per 100 g
Energy 1428 kJ / 339.9 kcal
Fat, of which 1.6 g
saturated fatty acids 0.3 g
Carbohydrates, of which 65.0 g
Sugar 38.6 g
Protein 1.5 g
Salt < 0.05 g
The nutritional values are subject to the usual fluctuations for natural products.