🌿 Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum Maton – Ela)

 Common Uses / Indications:

• Hiccough

• Vomiting

• Bad breath

• Diarrhoea / Vomiting

• Cold

• Cough

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💊 Remedies & Dosage:

1. For Hiccough, Vomiting, and Bad Breath:

   • Chew 1–2 Elaichi fruits frequently (not more than 4 per day).

2. For Indigestion and Nausea:

   • Take 250–500 mg (≈¼–½ gm) of seed powder fried in ghee, thrice daily with honey.

3. For Digestive Disorders:

   • Ash of Elaichi skin – 2 gm mixed with a little honey, 4–5 times a day.

4. For Cold and Cough (Decoction):

   • Prepare a decoction using:

     • Dhania (Coriander) – 5 gm

     • Methi seeds – 1 gm

     • Turmeric powder – a pinch

   • Take 20 ml, 2–3 times daily.

5. For Cough (Dry or Productive):

   • Mix a little Elaichi powder with 1 teaspoon of honey, 3–4 times daily.

   • Alternatively, chew Elaichi seeds (not more than 3 per day) frequently for relief.

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🩺 Note:
Elaichi acts as a carminative, expectorant, and digestive stimulant. It helps clear phlegm, soothes the throat, and freshens breath naturally.