Cardamom
Elettaria
Elettaria, commonly known as cardamom, originates from traditional medicine practices in India and other parts of Southeast Asia. Traditionally, it has been used for a variety of purposes including digestive health, oral hygiene, and culinary applications, but specific recorded uses within traditional medicine are not well-documented. Scientific evidence on the efficacy of Elettaria is limited. A study involving peppermint and cardamom showed trends towards improved outcomes over placebo in certain conditions, though these results were not statistically significant. Another study indicated that cardamom essential oil demonstrated strong in vitro inhibition against Streptococcus mutans growth and biofilm formation, with minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations of 2.5% and 5.0% (v/v), respectively. Additionally, a polyherbal ethanol and hydroethanol extract showed significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and biofilm-inhibiting properties against sinusitis-associated pathogens. Safety data for Elettaria is generally favorable; no major issues have been recorded in the available literature. There are also no reported drug interactions with this plant, though further research may be necessary to fully understand its potential effects.
- أفضل دليل
- B
- تحذيرات
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للمعلومات فقط. الاستخدام التقليدي لا يعني فعاليّة مثبتة. تختلف الأدلة والسلامة — راجع المصادر المذكورة.
ما يقوله العلم
- الاستخراجات الهربية المتعددة والكحولية والمائية الكحولية أظهرت خصائص مضادة للأكسدة ومضادة للبكتيريا وإيقاف تكوين البلاستيدات البيولوجية بشكل كبير.
- أظهرت هذه الدراسة تشكيلات جينية ثلاثة بين 288 نوعًا من الكراموم من غواتيمالا، م revealling تنوعًا جينيًا منخفضًا ولكنه موجود.
- كانت الكتل الجليدية التي تم إعدادها من سحب المريمية والكركموم تظهر اتجاهات نحو نتائج أفضل مقارنة بالشائع، لكن الفروق لم تكن ذات دلالة إحصائية.
- أظهر زيت Cardamom الضروري قوة الحد من في vitro نمو Streptococcus mutans وتشكيل الباثوفيلم، مع تركيزات أقل من الحد المثبط والبكتيريكيد بنسبة 2.5% و 5.0% (v/v) على التوالي.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardamom?
Cardamom (Elettaria) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Cardamom?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cardamom; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: الاستخراجات الهربية المتعددة والكحولية والمائية الكحولية أظهرت خصائص مضادة للأكسدة ومضادة للبكتيريا وإيقاف تكوين البلاستيدات البيولوجية بشكل كبير.
How strong is the evidence for Cardamom?
The strongest finding for Cardamom carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cardamom safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cardamom in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cardamom interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cardamom in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cardamom?
Cardamom is also known as: элеттария, Cardamome.
Is Cardamom a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
المصادر
- T2 Comparison of the effect of ice sucking containing peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) with cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) extract on nausea, vomiting, and drug request after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genetic Diversity and Differentiation Among Guatemalan Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton) Accessions. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Development and characterization of polyherbal formulation from Allium sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Cinnamomum verum, Elettaria cardamomum and Zingiber officinale with therapeutic potential against sinusitis-associated pathogens. literature abstract metadata
- T2 In vitro inhibition of Streptococcus mutans by cardamom essential oil. literature abstract metadata