Large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxburgh), a member of Zingiberaceae family under the order Scitaminae, is one of the most important cash crops cultivated in the sub-himalayan state of Sikkim. Sikkim is the highest producer in India holding a share of 70% of the Indian market. There are few cultivated varieties. Besides, there are several sub-varieties or strains which are named in local dialects of Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalese. Among them important ones are: Sawney, Ramsey, Dzongu Golsey, Varlangey, Golsey, Ramla, Seremna.Sikkim is the largest producer of Cardamom in the world after Guatemala. 

BENEFITS

• Treats Cold And Cough
• Treats Asthma And Bronchitis
• Helps In Digestion
• Reduces Vomiting
• Increases Appetite
• Protects The Liver And The Kidney
• Helps In Detoxification
• Manages Obesity
• Protects The Heart
• Lowers Blood Pressure And Reduces Blood Clotting
• Boosts Immunity
• Has A Relaxing Effect
• Prevents Muscle Spasms
• Can Prevent Cancer