Elaichi – (Elettaria cardamomum Maton)
ELAICHI (Elettarin cardamomum Maton, Ela)
Benefits
- Parts used: Seeds and fruit.
- Used in : Nausea, Indigestion, Abdominal pain.
- Good for treating Bronchitis and Upper respiratory infections.
- Treats Halitosis.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Hiccough – 1-2 fruits to be chewed frequently (not more than 4/day).
Vomiting – 250-500 gm. powder of seeds fried in ghee thrice daily with honey.
Bad breath – 1-2 seeds to be chewed frequently (not more than 4/day).
Diarrhoea/Vomiting – Ash of the Elaichi skin 2 gm. with a little honey 4-5 times a day.
Cold – 20 ml. decoction prepared from. 5 gm. Dhania, 1 gm Methi seeds, little turmeric powder should be taken 2-3 times/day.
Cough – Little elaichi powder with a teaspoon full of honey 3-4 times a day. Even chewing elaichi (Not more than 3 per day) frequently is help full in dry as well as productive cough.
Ayurvedic Supplements
- Chyawanprash (special)
- Eladi bati