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Galangal Root 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Galangal Root 450 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Galangal Root 450 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Galangal Root 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and bloating, nausea, anti-inflammatory support.Based on those ingredients, 37 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Galangal. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Galangal Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: galangal root at 450 mg per capsule. Galangal is a spice-like rhizome (underground stem) related to ginger, traditionally used in cooking and herbal medicine.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin and water, which are inactive ingredients that hold the powder together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Alpinia product and its label doesn't state a use — see Alpinia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for galangal's effectiveness isn't well established in the data we hold. Effectiveness ratings for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mental alertness, minor bleeding, and male infertility all show insufficient reliable evidence.

That means the studies available so far don't give us a clear picture of whether galangal actually works for these purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Alpinia

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Galangal is generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement-level safety hasn't been thoroughly studied. In one clinical trial, a small number of people taking galangal extract experienced gastrointestinal side effects — about 5% of participants discontinued treatment due to stomach or digestive issues after 12 weeks.

The safety data during pregnancy advises against medicinal amounts — there isn't enough information to know it's safe. The same goes for breastfeeding: lack of safety data means you should avoid galangal supplements while nursing.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Alpinia

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Alpinia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 37 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, check with us if you take H2-blockers (like famotidine), antacids, proton pump inhibitors (like omeprazole or pantoprazole), or indomethacin — all Minor severity interactions are documented. Use the medication checker on this page to verify your specific drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Galangal root may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional herbal support, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't clear yet. If you take acid-reducing medications or indomethacin, you'll want to check your exact drugs before starting.

Pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid it. Ask your pharmacist whether this product fits your health plan.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Galangal Root 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435137359
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 286676
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Galangal Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435137359
IngredientAmount% DV
Galangal450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take 1 capsule 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Galangal Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Galangal Root 450 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Galangal Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Galangal

Interacts with
37 drugs
450 mg per serving

Alpinia (lesser galangal) is a ginger-family root long used in Asian cooking and traditional medicine, mainly for digestive and inflammatory complaint...

Galangal monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Galangal Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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37 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Galangal 37

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Galangal Root 450 mg interact with 37 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Galangal Root 450 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Galangal

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Galangal Root 450 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Galangal4 drug types · 37 drugs

Antacids

Theoretically, alpinia might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
There are some reports suggesting that alpinia increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
H2-Blockers

Theoretically, alpinia might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
There are some reports suggesting that alpinia increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Indomethacin (Tivorbex)

Theoretically, alpinia might reduce the levels and clinical effects of indomethacin.
In animals, giving an alpinia extract orally reduces systemic exposure to indomethacin, reduces its retention time in plasma, and accelerates its elimination in the bile and feces. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)

Theoretically, alpinia might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
There are some reports suggesting that alpinia increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Galangal full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Galangal Root 450 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Galangal Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Galangal Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Galangal Root 450 mg has a known interaction with 37 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Galangal Root 450 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is galangal, and what is it used for?
Galangal is a rhizome (underground stem) related to ginger, used traditionally in cooking and herbal medicine. This product supplies 450 mg per capsule, though the evidence for its effectiveness on specific health conditions isn't well established in the data we have.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against medicinal amounts during pregnancy. There also isn't enough safety data for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided in supplement form while nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What side effects might galangal cause?
Galangal may cause gastrointestinal side effects — stomach upset or digestive issues. In one trial, about 5% of people taking galangal extract experienced these problems and stopped taking it.
Does this interact with my acid-reflux medication?
Yes, potentially. Galangal may increase stomach acid, which could theoretically reduce how well H2-blockers, antacids, and PPIs work. Check your exact medication with the tool on this page before starting.
Is galangal safe as a supplement?
Galangal is generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement-level safety hasn't been well studied. If you have digestive issues or take stomach-related medications, talk with your pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Galangal Root 450 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Alpinia

Interacts with 37 drugs

Alpinia (lesser galangal) is a ginger-family root long used in Asian cooking and traditional medicine, mainly for digestive and inflammatory complaints. Most of its proposed health benefits...

Read the full Alpinia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Galangal Root 450 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Alpinia 3 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Kolangi F, Shafi H, Memariani Z, et al. Effect of Alpinia officinarum Hance rhizome extract on spermatogram factors in men with idiopathic infertility: a prospective double-blinded randomised clinical trial. Andrologia 2019;51(1):e13172.
  3. Zhang X, Xie Z, Chen X, et al. Herb-drug interaction in the protective effect of Alpinia officinarum against gastric injury induced by indomethacin based on pharmacokinetic, tissue distribution and excretion studies in rats. J Pharm Anal. 2021;11(2):200-9 PubMed

See these in context on the Alpinia monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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