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− | Other Names : Amomum cardamomum, Bai Dou Kou, Black Cardamom, Cardamome, Cardamomo, Cardamom Essential Oil, Cardomom, Cardomomi Fructus, Ela, Elettaria cardamomum, Green Cardamom, Indian Cardamom, Lesser Cardamom.
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− | See also : [[Alpinia Oxyphylla]]
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− | ==Special Precautions of Cardamom==
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− | * Pregnancy and breast -feeding: Cardamom seems to be safe for pregnant and breast-feeding women in food amounts. But larger medicinal amounts should be avoided until more is known. | + | |
− | *Gallstones: Do not take cardamom in amounts greater than those typically found in food if you have gallstones. The cardamom seed can trigger gallstone colic (spasmodic pain).
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− | ==The benefits of Cardamom are==
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− | Cardamom contains chemicals that appear to treat stomach and intestinal spasms and gas, and increase the movement of food through the intestine.
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− | * Intestinal spasms.
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− | *Heartburn.
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− | *Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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− | *Cold.
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− | *Cough.
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− | *Bronchitis.
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− | *Sore mouth and throat.
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− | *Liver problems.
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− | *Gallbladder problems.
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− | *Urinary problems.
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− | *Loss of appetite.
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− | *Gas.
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− | *Constipation.
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− | *Preventing infections.
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− | [[Category:Ayurveda]]
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