Badi Elaichi / Black Cardamom

Badi Elaichi (बड़ी इलायची) is black/greater cardamom fruit from Amomum subulatum Roxb.

Product at a Glance

Identity & Buying Clarity

Kew accepts Amomum subulatum. PCIM&H API has an exact Sthūlailā fruit monograph and records Badi Elaichi/Bara Elaichi/Greater cardamom names.

Ayurvedic / Traditional Context

This SKU is a culinary spice and recognized Ayurvedic raw drug. Old headache, asthma, blood-pressure and fever treatment recipes are removed.

Ayurvedic Property Status

RGVP is omitted because exact directly sourced property values were not verified from the matched monograph in this pass.

Available Form & Use

Natural contains whole black-cardamom fruits/pods; Powder is ground fruit material.

Quality & Storage

Black cardamom fruits have a characteristic smoky-aromatic profile and dark pod surface. Store airtight away from moisture.

Important Precautions

• Use primarily as a culinary spice according to recipe.
• No fixed therapeutic dose is published.
• Do not confuse Badi Elaichi with Chhoti Elaichi; they are different species.

Why Buy From Jadibuti Store?

• Exact Amomum subulatum identity.
• Exact API fruit match.
• Badi-vs-Chhoti Elaichi distinction.
• Natural vs Powder clarity.
• Legacy disease recipes removed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the botanical name of Badi Elaichi?

Amomum subulatum Roxb.

Which part is sold?

Fruit/pod.

Is Badi Elaichi the same as small green cardamom?

No. Chhoti Elaichi is a different botanical product.

What is its Ayurvedic name?

Sthūlailā.

What forms are available?

Natural fruit and Powder.

Is Baheda the same as Badi Elaichi?

No. They are completely different plants.

How should it be stored?

Keep airtight, cool and dry.

Reference note: Kew accepts Amomum subulatum Roxb.; PCIM&H API Sthūlailā (Fruit) directly records Amomum subulatum and Badi/Bara Elaichi names.

Disclaimer: This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.