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Family |
Zingiberaceae |
Genus and specie |
Elettaria cardamomum |
Elettaria.
Cardamom is an evergreen perennial with thick rhizomes and erect stems bearing pointed leaves. White flowers with a pink to violet striped lip are born in a loose spike in summer, followed by pale green to beige, 3-celled capsules, containing 15-20 aromatic seeds.
The seeds and oil are used in herbal preparations and the seeds to flavor baked goods, coffee, curries, pickles, desserts and mulled wine.
Cardamom is a pungent, warm, aromatic herb that has expectorant, stimulating, tonic effects and is reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities. It is used to counteracts the toxic effects of coffee and mucus forming foods, such as dairy products.
The monoterpenes found in the oil contained in the seeds have antibacterial, antimycotic, antiviral, as well as spasmolytic properties and are used for their carminative, antispasmodic and expectorant effect.
None known, but people with sensitive skins must use the essential oil carefully.
In Ayurvedic medicine, cardamom is not used in pregnancy nor recommended for people with gallstones.
PLEASE NOTE The herb in the form of a tincture is subject to legal restriction in certain countries.
None.
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