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Cardamom seeds

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Cardamon seeds
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
Related Remedies: Cardamom oil

Description: Cardamom is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to south Asia. It is from zingiberaceae family. Its whole pods and seeds are used medicinally;

Oral Uses

  • Colic RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are carminative; they help eliminate gas and alleviate stomach pain. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Fainting RatingRating

    Cardamon seeds alleviates symptoms. After regaining consciousness, take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Flatulence RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are carminative; they help eliminate gas and improve digestion. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • General fever RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are febrifuge; they reduce fever. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • GERD RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are digestive; they improve and stimulate digestion. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Hiccups RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds alleviate hiccups. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are carminative; they help eliminate gas; alleviate stomach pain; improve digestion. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are anti-inflammatory; they reduce inflammation. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are antibacterial; they inhibit bacteria growth. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are antioxidant; they neutralize free radicals. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRating

    Caraway seeds are antispasmodic; they alleviate spasms. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Appetite enhancer RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are appetite enhancer; they stimulate appetite. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are carminative; they help eliminate gas. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are digestive; they improve digestion; stimulate digestion. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Halitosis RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are antibacterial; they eliminate bacteria responsible of bad breath. Use cardamom seeds tea as a gargle many times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Laryngitis Rating

    Cardamom seeds are antibacterial and antiseptic; they alleviate symptoms. Use cardamom seeds tea as gargle many times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Sore throat Rating

    Cardamom seeds are antibacterial and antiseptic; they alleviate sore throat. Use cardamom seeds tea as gargle many times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are antibacterial; they inhibit bacteria growth. Use cardamom seeds tea as gargle many times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRating

    Cardamom seeds are antiseptic; they prevent infection. Apply cardamom seeds containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1.0-1.5 g of cardamom seeds daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage.

Available Forms

Cardamom seeds are available in capsule, tincture, powder, tea bags and bulk form.

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