Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum, family Zingiberaceae. Part discussed: Seed pod.

Identity

Common name: Cardamom
Botanical name: Elettaria cardamomum
Family: Zingiberaceae
Part or material: Seed pod
Classification: Botanical
Educational category: Digestive Wellness

About

Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton, Zingiberaceae, seed.

Forms and distinctions

Different preparations of the same material are described separately, because what is recorded for one form does not carry to another.

The seed, in dry and powdered preparations, is recognised by the Canadian ingredient authority as a flavour enhancer rather than a medicinal ingredient; the distilled essential oil is assessed separately by the European food-safety authority and is a different material from the whole seed.

Safety considerations

No authority consulted for this entry records a safety, contraindication or interaction statement for this material. The House states only what its sources carry.

References

The authorities this entry draws on, named so you can weigh them yourself.

Health Canada NHPID Elettaria cardamomum seed · Health Canada ingredient authority
EFSA FEEDAP opinion on cardamom essential oil · European Food Safety Authority

This entry is educational. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a statement about any Pam Oh Herbs Collection or its contents. It carries no dosage and no claim of effect.