Eladi Churna
Cardamon Powder

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Bhaisajyaratnavali

Herb Name Ela (Lesser Cardamon) Lavanga (Clove) Gajakesara (Mesua) Kola majja (Jujube) Laja (Rice) Priyangu Musta (Cyperus) Candana (Sandalwood) Pippali (Long Pepper)

Latin Elettaria cardamomum Syzygium aromaticum Mesua ferrea Zizyphus jujuba Oryza sativa Callicarpa macrophylla Cyperus rotundus Santalum album Piper Longum Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Dry the Jujubes in an oven (50 degrees for 24 hours), then powder and mix with the remaining in powder.

Function:

Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Cough
2. Asthma

Dose:

2–4 grams (up to 10 grams) with Honey

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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