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Amomum subulatum Roxb.

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.

Warning: Excessive use is injurious to intestines.

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

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.500 – 1.000 gN/A

Available Brands

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)