Also known as Low John the Conqueror or Siamese Ginger. Galangal has dark green, sword-shaped leaves, white flowers with pink veins, round red seed capsules, and a rhizomous rootstalk that smells of ginger and camphor. The rhizome has a spicy, ginger-like flavour used in Southeast Asia soups and curries. The young shoots and flowers are eaten raw and the flowers can be boiled or pickled. The rhizome yields an essential oil, essence d’Amali, used in perfumes.
- a) Magical Use: Use tincture for luck, money, protection, exorcism and psychic development. Ginger can be substituted.
Galangal Root- Mars, Fire, masculine, protection, lust, health, money also known as Lo John
Galangal Root- cleanses system, colds, sore throats, flatulent colic, and stimulates saliva.
Witch's Well 