Medicinal
Ayurveda
Choti Elaichi
Elettaria cardamomum
Choti Elaichi is a perennial herbaceous spice plant valued for its aromatic green pods used in cooking and traditional medicine to aid digestion and freshen breath.
Quick Facts
Height: 2–4 m m
Blooms: June–November
Long green leafy stalks, lance-shaped leaves, pale yellow flowers with purple markings, green pods
15–30°C
Visit Information
Location
Plantations in shaded humid regions, home herbal gardens
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Evergreen tropical forests
Lifespan
Perennial with regular harvests
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Spice in sweets and curries, herbal teas, Ayurvedic medicines
Cultural Significance
Called the 'Queen of Spices' for its fragrance and value
Conservation Status
Cultivated widely in South India and Sri Lanka
Did You Know?
Pods are hand-harvested when green
Contains essential oils with strong aroma
Used in masala chai and desserts
Also helps relieve nausea and acidity
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo