Cardamom is a spice used in skincare as well as an important spice used in cooking.
Traditionally used to improve circulation, help fight infection and improve dark spots and blemishes when used in skincare (1).
Cardamom may aid digestion by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes, easing bloating, and relieving indigestion (2).
Cardamom contains compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate symptoms associated with conditions caused by inflammation (3) (4).
The antimicrobial properties of cardamom can help combat oral infections, freshen breath, and promote overall oral health (5).
It may act as a natural decongestant, helping to relieve respiratory issues such as coughs, asthma, and bronchitis (6).
Cardamom is rich in antioxidants that help protect against cell damage caused by free radicals, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases (7).
Some studies suggest that cardamom may help lower blood pressure levels, potentially benefiting heart health (8).
Acne Marks/ Scars , Acne , Age spots , Dark Circles (Under Eyes)
(1) Singaravel Sengottuvelu, Chapter 34 - Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Linn. Maton) Seeds in Health, Editor(s): Victor R. Preedy, Ronald Ross Watson, Vinood B. Patel, Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention, Academic Press, 2011, Pages 285-291.
(2) Mutmainah, Susilowati R, Rahmawati N, Nugroho AE. Gastroprotective effects of combination of hot water extracts of turmeric (Curcuma domestica L.), cardamom pods (Ammomum compactum S.) and sembung leaf (Blumea balsamifera DC.) against aspirin-induced gastric ulcer model in rats. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2014 May;4(Suppl 1):S500-4.
(3) Kandikattu HK, Rachitha P, Jayashree GV, Krupashree K, Sukhith M, Majid A, Amruta N, Khanum F. Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects of Cardamom (Elettaria repens (Sonn.) Baill) and its phytochemical analysis by 4D GCXGC TOF-MS. Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 Jul;91:191-201.
(4) Verma SK, Jain V, Katewa SS. Blood pressure lowering, fibrinolysis enhancing and antioxidant activities of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Indian J Biochem Biophys. 2009 Dec;46(6):503-6. PMID: 20361714.
(5) Aneja, K & Joshi, Radhika. (2009). Antimicrobial Activity of Amomum subulatum and Elettaria cardamomum Against Dental Caries Causing Microorganisms. Ethnobotanical Leaflets. 13.
(6) Khan, Arif & Jabeen, Qaiser & Gilani, Anwar-ul. (2011). Pharmacological basis for the medicinal use of cardamom in asthma. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology. 6. 10.3329/bjp.v6i1.8133.
(7) Verma SK, Jain V, Katewa SS. Blood pressure lowering, fibrinolysis enhancing and antioxidant activities of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Indian J Biochem Biophys. 2009 Dec;46(6):503-6. PMID: 20361714.
(8) Gilani AH, Jabeen Q, Khan AU, Shah AJ. Gut modulatory, blood pressure lowering, diuretic and sedative activities of cardamom. J Ethnopharmacol. 2008 Feb 12;115(3):463-72.
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