Amomum subulatum

 Amomum subulatum is a herb mentioned in Ayurveda for the treatment of pain, to eradicate bad odor, increase the appetite, treat skin diseases, nausea.

Scientific name: Amomum subulatum Roxb.

Commonly known as Black Cardamom.

Site of collection: Family Cardamom orchard.

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Zingiberales

Family: Zingiberaceae.

Uses:

The cold infusion of the seeds of Amomum subulatum is used for gargling to treat diseases of the oral cavity like dental caries, inflammation of the gums.

The paste of the seeds of Amomum subulatum is applied over the area affected with skin diseases like eczema, ringworm.

The paste of the seeds of Amomum subulatum is applied over forehead to treat headache.

The powder of the seeds is chewed to reduce the foul breath.

The seed of the powder of Amomum subulatum is consumed in a dose of 2-3 g to treat nausea, motion sickness.

Cold infusion of Amomum subulatum is consumed in a dose of 10-15 ml to treat indigestion, anorexia and distention of the abdomen.

The powder of the seed is given in a dose of 3-5 g with honey to treat cough.

The oil prepared using seeds of Amomum subulatum is applied over the body parts having pain and swelling.

The paste of the seeds of Amomum subulatum is applied over the external pile mass to reduce it.

The aromatic oil prepared from the seeds is used as nasal drops to treat sinusitis.