Pharmacognostic and Pharmacological Studies of Ammomum Subulatum
Journal Title: Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Large cardamom (fruit of Amomum subulatum Roxb, Zingiberaceae) commonly known as 'Bari Ilaichi' is a tall, perennial, evergreen, herbaceous monocot plant. The drug consists of ripe or nearly ripe seeds and capsules of Ammomum subulatum. It is an important economic crop in the Eastern Himalayas and typically, cultivated in woodland areas with overhead shade and access to regular irrigation from mountain streams. Different chemical constituents such as Subulin, Alpinetin, Cardamonin, Diphenyl picrylhydrazyl, α-terpineol, α-pinene, β-pinene, 1, 8- cineole and many others have been isolated from the plant. Ammomum subulatum is well known plant, is traditionally used as mankind for heart related ailments, stomachic, antiemetic, antibilious, astringent, alexipharmic, cough; used for the treatment of indigestion, biliousness, abdominal pains, in congestion of liver. It is vata and kapha suppressant and pitta aggravator. It is helpful in improving the skin complexion. It is used for relieving pain from body. It also useful in urine related disorders. It helps in lowering down the raised body temperature is also effective in poisoning and other infection.
Authors and Affiliations
Manisha Arora*| Khalsa College of Pharmacy, Amritsar-Research Scholar Bhagwant University, Ajmer, Reni Kapoor| Akal College of Pharmacy, Mastuana Sahib, Sangroor
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