Arq Elaichi Medicinal Uses Details

Arq Elaichi is a liquid preparation of lesser cardamom. Lesser cardamom is known as Choti Elaichi in Hindi. It is a common aromatic condiment full of medicinal properties. It has cooling, carminative and stomachic properties. It aids digestion and cures too much thirst. It is effective in nausea and vomiting.

Arq Elaichi is useful in treatment of common digestive disorders such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, low appetite, excessive thirst etc.

What is Ark/ Arq?

Arka/ Arq can be defined as a liquid obtained by distillation of certain liquids or drugs soaked in water using distillation apparatus. The drugs are boiled in distillation apparatus to get the vapors which on condensation give Ark of desired herb. Ark contains the volatile part of drug.

Here is given more about this medicine, such as benefits, indication/therapeutic uses, composition and dosage.

Ingredients of Arq Elaichi

Elaichi ( Green Cardamom )

Water

For preparation of Ark, The dried herbs are cleaned and coarsely powdered. Some quantity of water is added to it for soaking and kept over-night. Soaking helps to soften the herb and when boiled releases the essential volatile principles easily. Next morning this is poured into the distillation apparatus and boiled. The vapor is condensed and collected in a receiver. In the beginning, the vapor consists of only steam and may not contain the essential principles of the drugs. It should therefore be discarded. The last portion also may not contain therapeutically essential substance and should be discarded. The aliquots collected in between contain the active ingredients and may be mixed together to ensure uniformity of the Arka.

It is a suspension of the distillate in water having slight turbidity and color according to the nature of the drugs used and smell of the predominant drug.

Benefits of Arq Elaichi

1. It is herbal medicine.
2. It is safe to take.
3. It has goodness of lesser cardamom.
4. It is diuretic and stimulates urine production.
5. It gives relief in digestive ailments such as nausea, vomiting, gas, low appetite and indigestion.

Important Therapeutic Uses of Arq Elaichi

1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Indigestion
4. Flatulence/ Gas
5. Anorexia
6. Excessive thirst
7. Giddiness
8. Tastelessness
9. Scanty urination, Urinary disorders
10. Cough

Dosage of Arq Elaichi

The recommended dosage of Ark Elaichi is 60ml.