Amomum subulatum Roxb.
Amomum subulatum Roxb. belongs to Scitaminaceae, Zingiberaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Goz Shashark, Tin-Fil.
The English names for this herb are Ceylon cardamom, Greater Cardamom.
The Urdu names for this herb are llaichi Kalan, Phuta Wada, Qaqla Kabar.
Description
Amomum subulatum Roxb.'s Fruit globose in shape, dark red brown in color, size is usually about 1 inch. Containing several seeds in each cell, held together by a viscid surgary pulp.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Amomum subulatum Roxb. are Aphrodisiac, Appetite stimulant, Aromatic, Astringent, Carminative, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Exhilarant, Stomachic.
The pharmacological actions of Amomum subulatum Roxb.'s Oil are Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-septic, Orexigenic / Appetite stimulent.
Indications
The indications of Amomum subulatum Roxb. are Neuralgia, Liver Congestion.
The indications of Amomum subulatum Roxb.'s Fruit are Diarrhoea, Headache.
The indications of Amomum subulatum Roxb.'s Seeds are Gum Affections, Kidney Gravels, Eyelid Swellings, Teeth Affections, Gonorrhoea, Neuralgia.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Amomum subulatum Roxb. are 2nd order, warm and dry, 1st order dry,second order warm.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Amomum subulatum Roxb. is Aromatic.
Taste: Pungent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.500 – 1.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL (SADA)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Demagh AfroozAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- DEMAGHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ERQEMBERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- FAULADI TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- GastolAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- HABOOB MUQUAWWI-E-MAIDAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HAMDARD MAULLHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- INTELLANHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
- JAWARISH AMLA Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ANARAINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ANAREENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH JALINOOSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH JALINOOS (Kaseer-ul-Fawaid)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH MAIDIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH OOD SHIREENHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH OOD TURSHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH SAFAR JALI MUSHILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH SHAHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH SHAHI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH TAMARHINDIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ZANJBEELHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KAISARIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KARDILQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- KHAMEERA ABRESHAM (HAKEEM ARSHAD) WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- KHAMEERA ABRESHAM SADAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MA UL-HAYATHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH SHAHIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAUNEHAL GRIPE WATERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAUSHDAROO SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QURS-E-SEHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SUPARI PAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- TYPHEX(Plus)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Amomum subulatum Roxb. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Arq Gazar Ambari, Arq illaichi, Dawai Mazmaza, Jawarish Anarain, Ma'jun Zanjbil, Naushadaroo Sada.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Amomum subulatum Roxb. are Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton, Piper cubeba Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Amomum subulatum Roxb. are Borneol, Cineole, Limonene, Terpineol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Amomum subulatum Roxb. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston [Used for intestine.], Sugar [Used for lungs.].
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Amomum subulatum Roxb.. (work in progress)