Herbal Medicus
Elaichi Siah | Cardamom Black | الائچی سیاہ
Elaichi Siah | Cardamom Black | الائچی سیاہ
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Arabic Name : Qaaqulla Kabeer
Bengali Name : Boro Alach, Bara Elachi
Chinese Name : Cao guo, Tsao kuo
English Name : Large or Greater Cardamom, Black Cardamom
French Name : Cardamome noir
German Name : Schwarzer Kardamom, Brauner Kardamom
Gujarati Name : Moti Elachi
Hindi Name : Badi Elaichi, Bari Elaichi
Kannada Name : Dodda Yalakki
Kashmiri Name : Baed Ael
Latin name : Amomum subulatum Roxb.
Marathi Name : Mothi Elchi, Mothe Veldode
Persian Name : Qaqila Kalan, Heel Kalan
Punjabi Name : Budi Elechi
Sanskrit Name : Sthula Ela, Aindri
Urdu Name : Badi Elaichi, Elaichi Kalan
Large Cardamom:
Elaichi Kalan also known as Large Cardamom is a herb. Elaichi Kalan is one of the spices that are used in the preparation of food in Asian Culture. Large Cardamom uses enhances the flavor of food and has so many other health benefits. Cardamom benefits have antioxidant and diuretic properties making it a perfect herbal remedy for high blood pressure problems. Large Cardamom uses also contains anti-cancerous agents that help protect against some types of cancers and kills the cancerous cells.
One of the best parts of Elaichi Kalan is its anti-inflammatory properties that help in chronic diseases by reducing inflammation. Digestive problems such as gastric problems, ulcers, belching, bloating and flatulence can be managed with the use of Cardamom. If someone experiencing stomach ulcers, the tea of Elaichi Kalan benefits are very effective for the treatment of healing wounds caused by stomach ulcers.
Additionally, Cardamom is a prehistoric remedy for the treatment of cavities, gum problems as well as bad breath. Internal as well as external infections can be caused by various factors and all these infections can be cured with the help of Elaichi Kalan.
Cardamom also improves the respiratory system by improving breathing and oxygen use by increasing the airflow to the lungs. Some studies also suggested its efficacy for the treatment of gallstones. It also improves sexual debility, strengthens the heart, and cures hemorrhoidal issues.
BENEFITS
The seeds are credited with acrid, alexipharmic, anodyne, appetiser, aromatic, astringent, bitter, cardiac tonic, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, fragrant, liver tonic, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific and thermogenic properties and are prescribed for the treatment of indigestion, vomiting, biliousness, abdominal pains, halitosis and rectal diseases. Beneficial as an aphrodisiac and in fainting, insanity and flatulence. Promotes elimination of bile, and is useful in liver affections such as congestion of the liver, especially where abscess threatens. It is also useful in neuralgia.
Recommended Dosage: 500 mg to 1.5 g powder of dried seeds.
Contraindication: This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.
- Alleviates abdominal diseases
- Removes anxiety and stress
- Breaks gallstones
- Reduces aphthous ulcers
- Effective for heart disease
- Removes sexual debility
- Strengthen the brain and removes neuralgia
- Treats bronchitis problems
- Good for gum diseases
- Clears the respiratory tract and eliminates asthmatic problems
- Good remedy for leucorrhoea and urinary incontinence problems
KEY ACTIONS
- Brain enhancer
- Aphrodisiac
- Antimucus
- Antiasthmatic
- Antiinflammatory
- Antimalarial
- Stimulant
- Expectorant
- Antispasmodic
- Digestive
KEY CONSTITUENTS OF ELAICHI KALAN
- Cineole
- Sabinene
- Volatile oil
- Zinc
- Terpinene
- Terpineol
- Limonene
- Glycosides
