Overview
Greater Cardamom is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Sthula Ela (Greater Cardamom) is the dried capsular fruit of Amomum subulatum, primarily cultivated in Nepal and sub-Himalayan regions. The fruits are larger than lesser cardamom and have a smoky flavor. They are used as a spice and medicine, particularly for oral hygiene, respiratory complaints, and urinary disorders. The drug is cooling in potency despite being pungent.
How Greater Cardamom Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Greater Cardamom has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Katu (pungent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Volatile oil (2-4%), Cineol, Terpineol, Terpinene, Terpinyl acetate
- Also Known As
- English: Greater Cardamom, Nepal Cardamom, Amomum
Sanskrit: स्थूलैला, बृहदेला, प्रथ्वीका
Hindi: बड़ी इलायची, काली इलायची
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.