BADI-ELAICHI
(Botanical Name - Amomum subulatum)

 

Origin of Herbs:

It is native to Arabia and Syria, But is also found in the Indian market. The Nutmeg cardamomum or the true Cardamomum majus (Elettaria cardamomum) made its appearance in the Bombay market in 1885. Up to that time, the only large cardamomums that were encountered were the Bengal or Ceylon kinds. It is referred to by Arabian physicians under the name Hil-Bawa. It grows wild in the eastern Himalayas and cultivated in West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim and Nepal.
 

Parts Used : Whole Plant.

Healing options:   

Medicinally, the seeds are credited with stimulant and astringent properties. It is used in gastrointestinal and genito-urinary complaints.

Medicinally the seeds are credited with stimulant, stomachic, alexipharmic and astringent properties and are prescribed in the the treatment of leucorrhoea, indigestion, vomiting, biliousness abdominal pains and rectal diseases. Very effective in female white disease. A decoction of seeds is used as a gargle in affections of the teeth and gum with melon seeds.

Leucorrhoea:

The bark of the tree is useful in leucorrhoea. Its decoction should be used ass vaginal douche for treating this disorder. A Specific remedy for leucorrhoea. Effective in general weakness, paleness, blood deficiency, muscular and nervine weakness associated with leucorrhoea. A natural and effective source of calcium.

Urinary Infections:

Useful in urinary infections as demulcent. they are used in diuretic in case of gravel in kidneys followed by promotion to elimination of bile and are useful in congestion of liver.