Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
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About
About
Cardamom is an herb. The seeds are used to make medicine.
Cardamom is used for digestion problems including heartburn, intestinal spasms, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal gas, constipation, liver and gallbladder complaints, and loss of appetite. It is also used for common cold, cough, bronchitis, sore mouth and throat, and tendency toward infection. Some people use cardamom as a stimulant and for urinary problems.
In foods, cardamom is used as a spice in many parts of the world.
How does it work?
Cardamom contains chemicals that appear to treat stomach and intestinal spasms and gas, and increase the movement of food through the intestine.
Traditionally used for
Traditionally used for
Nausea and vomiting that can occur after surgery.
Intestinal spasms.
Heartburn.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Cold.
Cough.
Bronchitis.
Sore mouth and throat.
Liver problems.
Gallbladder problems.
Urinary problems.
Loss of appetite.
Gas.
Constipation.
Preventing infections.
Dosage
Dosage
As a supplement, it is most often taken by mouth as a dose of 3 grams daily for up to 4 weeks in adults.
Possible Side Effects
Possible Side Effects
Cardamon is SAFE when taken by mouth.
Special Precautions & Warnings
Special Precautions & Warnings
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking cardamom in medicinal amounts if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.
Gallstones: Do not take cardamom in amounts greater than those typically found in food if you have gallstones. The cardamom seed can trigger gallstone colic (spasmodic pain).