Details of Aframomum melegueta

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Summary	Statewise availability	Phytochemicals
Scientific Name:Aframomum melegueta Genus:Aframomum Species:melegueta Family:Zingiberaceae Synonym:Aframomum melegueta,etc.		[7]-Paradol Gingerdione 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)dodecan-3-one (8)-Gingerol
Ailments cured	Plant parts and method of its use	Vernacular name
Anthelmintics Anti-Bacterial Infections agents Antifungal agents Cestoda Constipation Flatulence Hemostatics Toothache	Fruits : Powdered Taken orally Leaves : Decoction Taken orally Seeds : Decoction Taken orally/applied topically