Ela): Benefits, Uses & Dosage

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Cardamom: Ayurvedic Properties and Uses

Rasa (Taste): Sweet, Pungent

Virya (Energy): Cooling

Vipak (Post-digestive effect): Pungent

Dosha: Decreases vata and kapha, increases pitta

Good for cough, breathlessness, burning urination and hemorrhoids. It is a digestant and improves the flavor of food.

  • Sexual debility: Drink 1 cup of hot milk with ½ teaspoon of ghee and a pinch each of cardamom and hing.
  • Bleeding disorders: A pinch each of cardamom, saffron and nutmeg, mixed with ½ teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of aloe vera juice, taken twice a day.
  • Cough and breathlessness: A pinch of cardamom, a pinch of rock salt, 1 teaspoon of ghee and ½ teaspoon of honey mixed together and licked from a spoon.
  • Burning urination: 1 pinch of cardamom and ½ cup of cucumber juice, 2 times a day.
  • Nausea: 2 pinches of cardamom and ½ teaspoon of honey, mixed with ½ cup of yogurt.
  • Dental cavities: Eat 2 pinches of cardamom with oatmeal or cornmeal porridge.
  • Coffee stress: If you drink coffee, a pinch of ginger and cardamom can help neutralize the stressful effect on adrenal glands.

Source: Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing, Chapter 8: Foods for Healing — Herbs

Cardamom (Trit / Ela)

Sanskrit synonyms: Trit, Ela, Triti, Tudi.
Latin name: Elettaria cardamomum Maton.

Source: Sahasra Yoga, Drug Index (Synonyms and Latin Names)

How to Use Ela) by Condition

Explore how Ela) is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Ela) for Asthma
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Ela) for Bleeding Disorders
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Ela) for Cough
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Ela) for Gas and Flatulence
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Ela) for Hemorrhoids & Piles
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Ela) for Impotence
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Ela) for Nausea & Vomiting
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Ela) for Mutrakrichra)
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Ela) for Tooth Disorders

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.