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                        All About Cardamom

                        Cardamom, in the same family as ginger, is a revered Indian herb used to improve digestive issues, respiratory complaints, and freshen the breathe. In human studies, it has shown beneficial anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant actions. It may also help with blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as be antimicrobial, insecticidal, and more.

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                        Fun Fact

                        The Western Ghats is a mountain range near the coast of India. Tropical forests located there are acknowledged as the birthplace of cardamom, and as a result, the Western Ghats is sometimes referred to as "Cardamom Hills" or the "Benevolent Mountains".

                        Cardamom Research

                        Cardamom is a spice with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. It has also shown to aid in digestive, cardiac, and respiratory issues. It is a sedative, insecticidal, hepatoprotective, and more. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Cardamom Research

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                        Cardamom Herb and Essential Oil


                        Latin Name: Cardamom - Elettaria cardamomum / Greater Cardamom - Amomum subulatum

                        Family: Zingeberaceae

                        Other Names

                        • Other common names: Alnus-cardamom, amooman, heel kalan, heel khurd, bai dou kou, ela
                        • Other names placed before cardamom may include: amomum, bastard, black, elettaria, greater, green, Indian, large, lesser, Mysore, Nepal, Siam, small, true, and winged java.
                        • Do not confuse with bitter cardamom: Alpinia oxphylla.

                        Plant Description

                        Cardamom comes from the seeds of a tropical shrub growing up to fifteen feet high. The seeds are oblong and green to brownish with a strong aroma.

                        Herb Description

                        Seed pods are broken open and inside are about 20 small black seeds. The adult dose of these small seeds is up to 3 grams a day for up to 12 weeks.

                        Essential Oil Description

                        Oil is steam distilled, or extracted via CO2 extraction, or solvent extract, and is thin and colorless with a spicey, eucalyptus like, sweet and fresh aroma.

                        Key Constituents

                        • 1,8-cineole / Cineole / Eucalyptol / Cajeputol
                        • Terpenyl Acetate / Alpha Terpinyl Acetate
                        • Linalool / Beta Linalool / Linalyl Alcohol / Linalyl Oxide
                        • d-Limonene / Limonene / Dipentene
                        • Terpineol (alpha, beta, or gamma) / Terpinen-4-ol / Terpinolene
                        • Pinene / Alpha Pinene / Delta Pinene / Beta Pinene
                        • Geraniol
                        • Borneol and Delta Borneol
                        • Geranial / Citral A

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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        Absorption Enhancement / Transdermal Delivery Absorption Enhancement
                        analgesic Analgesic / Pain
                        anti-asthma Anti-asthma
                        anti-fungal Anti-fungal
                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        anti-smoking Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        cardiac Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        cinnamaldehyde Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        Oral Health
                        Preservative
                        Weight Loss
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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