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Cardamom
 


Alternative Names: Cardamon.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is closely related to ginger and has some of the same properties. The seed of this tropical plant are the part used medicinally, containing up to 10% volatile oils. Cardamon, as a flavoring spice, is used in many ethnic dishes.

Source

Cardamon is considered carminative, stomachic, and antispasmodic. These three activities make it a common ingredient in preparations for indigestion, nausea, and suspected food poisoning.

Reasons For Use
The German Commission E has "Approved" cardomom seeds for dyspepsia.





GLOSSARY

Antispasmodic
Preventing spasms.

Carminative
Agent relieving flatulence or gas.

Commission E
The body of scientists and panel of experts that provides advice on herbal treatments and evaluates the safety, effectiveness and dosage of medicinal herbs; Germany's equivalent of the FDA.

Dyspepsia
Indigestion / poor digestion, usually with heartburn and/or regurgitation of stomach acids.

Nausea
Symptoms resulting from an inclination to vomit.

Stomachic (Stomachics)
Agent that improves appetite and digestion.

Tropics (Tropical)
The region of the earth's surface lying between 23°27 North of the equator and 23°27 South of the equator.




Last updated: Apr 13, 2008
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