Overview

Cardamom is an herb that is often used as a spice in foods. The seeds and the oil from the seeds are sometimes used to make medicine.

Cardamom contains chemicals that might kill some bacteria, reduce swelling, and help the immune system.

Cardamom is used for diabetes, high cholesterol, build up of fat in the liver in people who drink little or no alcohol (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD), and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

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Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Cardamom is commonly consumed in foods. It is possibly safe when taken in the larger amounts found in medicine.

When inhaled: It is possibly safe to breathe the vapor from cardamom essential oil as aromatherapy.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Cardamom is commonly consumed in foods. It is possibly safe when taken in the larger amounts found in medicine.

When inhaled: It is possibly safe to breathe the vapor from cardamom essential oil as aromatherapy.
Pregnancy: Cardamom is commonly consumed in foods. But it is possibly unsafe to take larger amounts of cardamom as medicine when pregnant. There is concern that cardamom might cause a miscarriage.

Breast-feeding: Cardamom is commonly consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if cardamom is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.

Interactions ?

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Dosing

Cardamom is often included as a spice in foods. As a supplement, it is most often taken by mouth as a dose of 3 grams daily for up to 4 weeks in adults. Speak with a healthcare provider to found out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
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