Large CARDAMOM (Amomum subulatum) has been used in ayurvedic preparations since ancient times.
Large cardamom (Amomum subulatum) has been used in ayurvedic preparations since ancient times. Now it is mainly used as spice and for flavouring foods. Its seeds contain 23% essential oil, a powerful flavouring agents very much resembling to that of small cardamom. It also possesses certain medicinal properties that act as carminative, stomachic, diuretic, an effective cardiac stimulant and is a remedy for throat and respiratory troubles. India is the main producer of large cardamom though the area is confined only to the sub-himalayan sikkim and darjeeling district in west bengal, producing about 4,200 tonnes of cured cardamom annually. Arunachal pradesh, parts of himachal pradesh and garhwal hills of uttar pradesh have just initiated its cultivation in contrast to the present average yield of only 160kg. Bridging this gap is essential, particularly to gear up production without increasing the area further.
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Seed
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GAP
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