Galangal: Boost Your Brain Power and Memory

Of the top 10 causes of death in America, Alzheimer's disease is the only one that can't be prevented, cured or slowed. At least that's what mainstream doctors in the West will tell you… But try telling that to the people of Bali. The galangal root is similar to ginger, but it has a bit more bite. Some people describe it as "piney" or "woodsy." You see, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is extremely rare in Bali. And the majority of people living on Bali who DO have Alzheimer's are expats from the West. Part of the reason why the Balinese don't get AD may lie in one incredible plant that they've been using to treat a wide variety of medical conditions for generations. It's called galangal. The root of the galangal plant has been used in Southeast Asia cooking and traditional medicine for thousands of years. What is galangal root used for? And studies show it's a powerful brain booster. Indian scientists caused Alzheimer's-type amnesia in mice. Treating mice with an extract from greater galangal (called galangin) greatly reduced the effect. The treated mice had lower levels of free radicals. And they showed better performance in remembering their way through a maze.1 In other words, galangal boosted their brain power and memory. Part of the reason galangal may help stop AD is because studies show galangin is a potent acetylcholinesterase (AChEl) inhibitor.2 What is acetylcholinesterase (AChEl) inhibitor? AChEl is ...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tags: Brain Health Source Type: news