Amomum subulatum Roxburgh, Sikkim
Amomum subulatum Roxburgh, (Family: Zingiberaceae, 2n=24 chromosome), commonly known as Thulo Elaichi (Bada Elaichi) is a perennial, monocieous and pleasant aroma bearing herb (Sajini et al, 1997). It is one of the oldest spices from Ayurvedic and Unani preparations dates back to 6 th century BC as mentioned in Sushrutha (Sharma, 2000). I ts seeds c o nt a in 2 to 3 p e r ce nt of e ss e nti a l oil a nd poss e ss m e di c in a l p r op er ti e s like car min a tiv e , stom a c hi c , diu re ti c , car di a c stimul a nt, a nti e m e tic, etc. I t is also used as a re m e d y f or th r o a t a nd re spi ra to r y p r obl e ms. Since ages, l ar g e car d a mom has been a main ca sh cr op of S ikkim cultivating w e ll und e r the sh a de of Alnus n e pa l e nsis and Fi c us ro x burgii forests in the sub Him a l a y a n Mountain ranging fr om 1000 to 2000 m elevations a bove msl. as agroforestry crop. Fruits of large cardamom h...