Galangal helps to fight inflammation, strengthens the immune system, increases sperm count and motility and protects against cancer.  It is a natural antimicrobial, and is good for the skin.  Galangal supports digestive health and brain health and may also reduce blood cholesterol levels.  It helps fight respiratory ailments and can help boost cardiac health.  Galangal can also help with nausea. Part of its health benefits stem from its content of phytonutrients including powerful flavanoids like Alpine, Kaemferide, Galangin-3-methyl ether, and galangin.  The rhizome also contains phlobaphanes, galangol, bassorin, gadenens, tannins, eugenol and kaempferide.