Ginger Mint vs Cardamom Seeds

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ginger Mint

Mentha x gracilis

Digestive

Elettaria cardamomum

Digestive

Ginger Mint

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Cardamom Seeds

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Hybrid mint with ginger undertones to the flavor; used in European and Asian folk medicine for digestive and nausea conditions.

The queen of spices used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for digestive conditions and breath freshening.

Active Compounds

carvone, limonene, menthol, phellandrene, flavonoids

cineole, alpha-terpinyl acetate, linalool, alpha-terpineol

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions, Nausea relief, Culinary herb in Asian cuisines

digestive conditions, bad breath, respiratory infections, nausea

Modern Uses

Carminative, Antiemetic, Antispasmodic

carminative, antimicrobial, expectorant, antispasmodic

Adult Dosage

2–3 g dried herb as tea; 1–2 mL tincture

1-3g pods daily

Contraindications

GERD, Allergy to Lamiaceae

gallstones

Side Effects

GERD exacerbation

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E