Dhanvantari Vatika / धन्वन्तरि वाटिका

Botanical Name :- Amomum subulatum Roxb.

English Name :- Greater cardomum

Hindi Name :- Badi ilayaci.

Family Name :- Zingiberaceae

Synonyms:-

1. Elastula

2. Bahula

3. Prthvika

4. Triputa

5. Bhadraila

6. Brhadela

7. Candrabala and niskuti – are synonyms.
   

Properties & Uses:-

• Sthula ela is pungent both in taste and after digestion

• Increases digestive fire

• Easily digestable

• Causes dryness

• Hot in potency

• Mitigates sleshma (kapha), Pitta, Asra (blood)

• Useful in Itching, Dyspnoea, Thirst, Nausea, Poison

• Diseases of urinary bladder

• Useful in Mouth related problems and headache

• Helps in relieving Vomiting and cough