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Amomum subulatum

English Name:- Cardamon major.

Botanical Name:- Amomum subulatum.

Family:- ZINGIBERACAE.

Parts- Used:- Ripe dried fruits and seeds.

Habit:- Leafy herb like turmeric plant, about 100-200 cm high with under ground  rhizome.

Taste:- Pungent bitter.

Chemical Constituents:- Seeds contains Aroma and flavor which contains very little  alpha terpiny laceatate, Ceniol aroma, Flavonoids and essentials oils.

Actions:- Stimulant, Laxative, Aromatic, Astringent, Stomachic, Digestive Carminative,  Appitizer.

Used In:- Tonic for heart and liver useful for headache & Toothache, Decoction of seeds  used as a gargle in affection of gums and teeth, also used in flatulence, liver pain, Diarrhoea and Dysuria. 

• This herb is rich in minerals like potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium,  manganese, phosphorus and zinc which are essential for good health.
• It has stimulative, digestive, carminative properties and enhances appetite, relieves  indigestion, gas, flatulence, constipation, acidity, nausea, colic, spasms and dysentery.
• It treats mouth ulcers, halitosis teeth and gum infections as it has anti bacterial action.
• Cardamom has expectorant properties and helps soothe the mucus membranes.
• This herb relieves sore throat, cold, cough and various other respiratory allergies.
• It has diuretic properties and benefits in the curing of the urinary tract infections and detoxifies the body.
• It works as an antidote to scorpion and

Usages

• This herb is rich in minerals like potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc which are essential for good health.
• It has stimulative, digestive, carminative properties and enhances appetite, relieves  indigestion, gas, flatulence, constipation, acidity, nausea, colic, spasms and dysentery.
• It treats mouth ulcers, halitosis teeth and gum infections as it has anti bacterial action.
• Cardamom has expectorant properties and helps soothe the mucus membranes.
• This herb relieves sore throat, cold, cough and various other respiratory allergies.
• It has diuretic properties and benefits in the curing of the urinary tract infections and  detoxifies the body.
• It works as an antidote to scorpion and snake bites.
• Its oil added to bath water fights stress and relaxes the body.
• This herb fights hormone related cancers of the breast ovary and prostrate.
• It lowers blood pressure and prevents formation of blood clots.
• This herb increases the levels of the antioxidant glutathione.
• Cardamom has meat protection properties as it acts as a natural preservative.
• This herb being analgesic eases joint and muscle pains and inflamed nerves.  
• This herb is tonic for heart and liver and useful in headache.
• A mixer of the seeds of this herb and those of the watermelon can remove liver stones.

Disclaimer

Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs provided on the site is for  educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been  made for accuracy but none is guaranteed. Many traditional uses and properties of this  herb have not been validated by the FDA. If you have any serious health concern you  should consult with your health care practitioner before self administering this herb.