AMOMUM SUBULATUM ROXB: AN OVERVIEW IN ALL ASPECTS
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Amomum subulatum Roxb. (Family Zingiberaceae) is commonly known as ‘Badi Elaichi’ or Greater Cardamom. The present study deals with the an overview in all aspects of Amomum subulatum Roxb. It contain Protein 6.0%, Starch 43.21%, Crude fiber 22.0%, Non-volatile ether extract 2.31%, Volatile ether extract 3.0%, Alcohol extract 7.02%, Volatile extract 2.8%, Water soluble ash 2.15%, Alkalinity of water soluble ash 0.90%, Ash insoluble in acid 0.42%, Volatile oil 2.80%. The essential oil having characteristic aroma and possesses medicinal properties. The pericarp is used in headache and heals stomatitis. In Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, large cardamom are used as preventive as well as a curative for throat trouble, congestion of lungs, inflammation of eyelids, digestive disorders and in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. The seeds contain mainly essential oil, flavonoids, carbohydrates and fats.
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Gopal Kumar , Baby Chauhan , Mohammed Ali
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