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CARDAMOM
(Elettaria cardamomum)
Cardamom seeds are useful for flatulence. Indian Ayurvedic medical texts of over two thousand years ago record its use as a spice to remove fat and as a cure for urinary and skin complaints.
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PROPERTIES: Appetizer, carminative, stimulant, stomachic
Parts used: green seed
• it is a delicious herb that improves the appetite
• the Chinese use powdered Cardamom sprinkled onto cooked cereal to correct celiac disease (an intolerance for the gluten commonly occurring in children, marked by frequent diarrhea and continual digestive problems).
• cardamom improves circulation to the digestive system and lungs, and it also helps to improve mental alertness.
• Topically, Cardamom has been used as an insect repellent.
SUGGESTED DOSAGE: Tincture: 10 to 60 drops three times a day or 2 to 10 pumps of the spray.
CONTRA INDICATIONS: None Known
Please note: This information is compiled from traditional and modern herb books, articles and research. This information is summarized for its educational value and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease. It should not be used to replace the services of a qualified practitioner.
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