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herb
Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Elettaria cardamomum
synonyms: cardamom
part(s) used: seed
qualities:
affinities:
actions: carminative
dosage:
» powder: 0.5 - 2 g
» oil: 0.030 - 0.2 ml.
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.
therapy:
toxicity: 0
» caution advised during pregnancy during pregnancy due to emmenogogue effects (Brinker, p.109)
constituents:
footnotes
Brinker, Francis. 1997. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications.