Cardamom hero
Elettaria cardamomum
Whole
Dried
Extract
Farm

MATERIA MEDICA

Elā

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

KEY BENEFITS

01Carminative
02Breath freshener
03Digestive aid

DOSHA AFFINITY

V−K−

THERAPEUTIC GOALS

DIGESTION

ACTIVE COMPOUND

α-Terpinyl acetate

C₁₂H₂₀O₂

Monoterpene ester

PHARMACOLOGICAL DATA

SanskritElā
BotanicalElettaria cardamomum
Rasa (Taste)Madhura, Katu
Virya (Potency)Shita (cooling)
DoshaV−, K−
Dosage1–2 g ground seeds / day

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS

01

Carminative

02

Breath freshener

03

Digestive aid

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Safety & Precautions

Generally safe; rare allergy possible.

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