Cardamom

Cardamom(cardamon) is a plant whose seeds are used to make medicine. Cardamom is used for digestive problems including heartburn, cramps in the digestive tract, irritable bowel syndrome, flatulence, constipation, liver and gallbladder problems and loss of appetite. Cardamom is also used for colds, coughs, bronchitis, inflammation of the mouth and throat and a tendency to infections. Some people use cardamom as a stimulant and for problems in the urinary tract. In food, cardamom is used as a spice.

How does cardamom work?

Cardamom contains chemicals that appear to help with stomach and intestinal cramps and flatulence and can speed up the transportation of food through the intestines.

How effective is cardamom?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective cardamom is for digestive tract cramps, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, colds, coughs, bronchitis, inflammation of the mouth and throat, liver problems, gallbladder problems, urinary tract problems, loss of appetite, flatulence and constipation, and for preventing infections. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of cardamom for these conditions.

Safety and side effects

Cardamom is safe and harmless for most people, but there are no known potential side effects.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Cardamom appears to be safe and safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women in normal food quantities. However, larger medicinal amounts should be avoided until more is known about their safety.

Gallstones: Cardamom should not be used in medicinal quantities if you suffer from gallstones, as cardamom seeds can trigger gallstone colic.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of cardamon with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of cardamom depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for cardamom. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.