Cardamom
Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried ripe seeds
Geographical Source
India, Sri Lanka, Guatemala
Macroscopic Features
Ovoid capsule, pale green to yellow, aromatic odor, agreeable pungent taste.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Volatile oil (cineole, terpineol acetate), starch, fixed oil
Pharmacological Actions
Antispasmodic, antiemetic, antimicrobial
Traditional Uses
Flavoring agent, carminative, digestive
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Gallstones (can trigger colic)