Cardamom (Elaichi)

Cardamom (Elaichi)

How it looks-It is a tall perennial herb with a branching root stock under the ground. The sharp-edged leaves have a sheathing base. The flowers and fruits arise from the base of the stem near the ground, the fruits being three-sided with many black, fragrant seeds.

What we use-Seeds, oil

What it does-Seeds-aromatic, cooling, stimulant, digestive, carminative, stomachic diuretic, cardiotonic, expectorant, abortifacient and tonic.

How we use it-

In vomiting-Boil a cardamom fruit and some ginger pieces in a glass of water and allow to cool. Take this water in doses of an ounce thrice a day to drive away nausea and vomiting.

To stimulate appetite-Add a few cardamom seeds and some ginger pieces to your tea as an appetizer and to improve taste perception.

In headache-Paste the skin of a large cardamom and apply it to the forehead. You can also add a clove and the stalk of a betel leaf to this application.

In thirst/hiccups-Boil a few cardamom seeds in a glass of water and drink to quench long standing thirst especially due to a fatty meal. The same water can be used for relief from hiccups too.

In flatulence-To relieve discomfort due to gaseous distension of the abdomen, just chew a few cardamoms.

In urinary disorders-For an excellent diuretic, mix a tsp of cardamom seed powder and amla juice and drink twice a day.

In heart disorders-In Ayurvedic classics, cardamom is held to be an excellent cardiac tonic. You could paste the roots of cardamom with some ghee and take everyday to tone your heart.

In throat irritation-Chewing on cardamom soothes the throat and clears any obstructing phlegm.

Modern Study

Anti-inflammatory activity of the essential oil of cardamom was found in experimental studies on rats.

In experimental studies on mice, the oil exhibited analgesic properties.

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