Elettaria cardamomum
Common name	Elaichi
Botanical Name	Elettaria cardamomum
Vernacular name	Sanskrit- Turti Gujarati- Elachi English- Cardamom Hindi- Chotti ilaychi
Family	Zingiberaceae
Class	Monocotyledonae
Parts of plant used	Fruit
Chemical Constituents	Essential oil
Therapeutic uses	Used to relieve the dysuria, urinary retention, acts as diuretics. Used in piles, haemorrhoids, cough and cold, constipation and also to balance kapha. Useful in the treatment of asthma and chronic respiratory disorders. Improves digestion strength, relieves anorexia and burning sensation.