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.
- Mejor evidencia
- B
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- Los extractos poliflorales etílicos y hidroetílicos mostraron propiedades antioxidantes, antibacterianas e inhibidoras de biofilmación significativas.
- Este estudio identificó tres grupos genéticos entre 288 accesozos de cardamomo de Guatemala, revelando diversidad genética baja pero existente.
- Los cubos de hielo hechos con extractos de menta péndula y cardamomo mostraron tendencias a mejorar los resultados en comparación con el placebo, pero las diferencias no fueron estadísticamente significativas.
- El aceite esencial de cardamomo mostró una inhibición fuerte in vitro en el crecimiento y la formación de biofilmos de Streptococcus mutans, con concentraciones mínimas inhibidora y bactericida del 2.5% y 5.0% (v/v), respectivamente.
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: Los extractos poliflorales etílicos y hidroetílicos mostraron propiedades antioxidantes, antibacterianas e inhibidoras de biofilmación significativas.
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.
Fuentes
- 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