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Cardamom Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Eletteria cardamomum Maton. |
| English Name |
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Cardamom |
| Hindi Name |
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Chhoti eliachi |
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| CATEGORY |
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Carminative |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Fruits |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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| FAMILY |
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Zingiberaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries :-
France
Germany
India
Pakistan
Turkey
In India it is grown in the rich moist forests of the hilly tracts of Mysore, Travancore and Cochin
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Agreeable |
| Taste |
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Strong and aromatic |
| Size |
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Seeds are about 4 mm. long and 3 mm. wide and the fruits are about 1-2 cm. long |
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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N/A |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are:-
Volatile oil (3-5%)
Terpinene
Terpineol
Terpinyl acetate
Cineol
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :--
Starch (3 - 4 %)
Nitrogenous gum
Yellow coloring matter
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| CULTIVATION |
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N/A |
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
Protection from moisture
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