ALPINIA: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews

Overview

Alpinia (Alpinia officinarum) is a plant that is related to ginger. The underground stem (rhizome) is sometimes used to make medicine.

Alpinia contains chemicals that might block certain steps in the swelling (inflammation) pathway.

People use alpinia for fevers, muscle spasms, intestinal gas, and swelling (inflammation), but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness

We currently have no information for ALPINIA overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Alpinia is commonly consumed in foods. Alpinia is possibly safe when taken by mouth in larger amounts as medicine. It may cause upset stomach in some people.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alpinia is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alpinia is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions

Minor Interaction

Be watchful with this combination

Antacids interacts with ALPINIA
Antacids are used to decrease stomach acid. Alpinia can increase stomach acid. Taking alpinia might decrease the effects of antacids.
Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-Blockers) interacts with ALPINIA
H2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acid. Alpinia can increase stomach acid. Taking alpinia might decrease the effects of H2-blockers.

Some common H2-blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), and famotidine (Pepcid).
Medications that decrease stomach acid (Proton pump inhibitors) interacts with ALPINIA
Proton pump inhibitors are used to decrease stomach acid. Alpinia can increase stomach acid. Taking alpinia might decrease the effects of proton pump inhibitors.

Some common proton pump inhibitors include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).
Indomethacin (Tivorbex) interacts with ALPINIA
Alpinia might increase how quickly the body gets rid of indomethacin. This might decrease the effects of indomethacin.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of alpinia might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

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ALPINIA - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Overview

Uses & Effectiveness

Side Effects

Special Precautions and Warnings

Interactions

Minor Interaction

Antacids interacts with ALPINIA

Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-Blockers) interacts with ALPINIA

Medications that decrease stomach acid (Proton pump inhibitors) interacts with ALPINIA

Indomethacin (Tivorbex) interacts with ALPINIA

Dosing