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Cardamom (True Cardamom / Elaichi)
Elettaria cardamomum
ଗୁଜୁରାତି (Gujurati)छोटी इलायची (Chhoti Elaichi)Ela
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Origin
- Western Ghats India
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Robust clump-forming perennial herb with thick subterranean rhizomes; large lanceolate arching leaves, and prostrate panicles bearing greenish-white flowers with purple lips.
Traditional Uses
Indigestion, halitosis, acid reflux, nausea, and pulmonary congestion
Parts Used
Dried seeds, fruit pods
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Cardiotonic, digestive carminative, freshens breath, and calms nervous hiccups
Precautions
Safe culinary spice; large medicinal doses should be avoided in gallstone colic
Interesting Facts
Revered as the 'Queen of Spices' and is the third most expensive spice by weight globally