Cardamomi fructus
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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Cardamomi fructus, also known as cardamom fruit, is a drug monographed by Commission E and used in herbal medicinal products for the treatment of dyspeptic complaints. It is popularly used as a spice in gingerbread.
Commission E monograph: Dyspeptic complaints
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Cardamomi fructus contains 2-8% essential oil, about 10% fatty oil with 26% to 41% 1,8-cineol, Borneol, up to 34% alpha-terpineol, camphor, up to 7% terpenylacetate, limonene.
EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Cardamomi fructus has an antimicrobial effect; it also increases gastric juice secretion. In vitro the extract has antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Cardamomi fructus is used for dyspeptic complaints, especially flatulence.
DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
The average daily dose is 1.5 g, with a tincture 1 to 2 g.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
There are no known adverse effects.
InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.
There are no known interactions with other drugs.
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
In everyday life, the whole cardamom fruits are used for strong bad breath and to cover up the smell of alcohol.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Jamal A et al.(2006) Gastroprotective effect of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton. fruits in rats. J Ethnopharmacol 103:149-153.
- Majdalawieh AF et al (2010) In vitro investigation of the potential immunomodulatory and anti-cancer activities of black pepper (Piper nigrum) and cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). J Med Food 13:371-381.
- Verma SK et al (2009) Blood pressure lowering, fibrinolysis enhancing and antioxidant activities of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Indian J Biochem Biophys 46:503-506.