Ela
एला
Cardamom · ഏലം
About
Elettaria cardamomum. Idukki gold spice.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | एला |
|---|---|
| English | Cardamom |
| Malayalam | ഏലം |
| Rasa (taste) | katu, madhura |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | sheeta |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | madhura |
Traditional uses
Nausea, indigestion, halitosis, urinary disorders.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.