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Elettaria Cardamomum Major

Digestive

Elettaria cardamomum var. major

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Larger cardamom variety from Nepal and Eastern India used in Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

1,8-cineolealpha-terpineolborneolcamphor

Traditional Uses

digestive tonic in Tibetan medicine
respiratory treatment in Ayurveda
warming spice in high altitude medicine

Modern Uses

digestive
expectorant
carminative

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, powder, capsule
Adult Dose: 1-3g pods or 500mg extract
Child Dose: Culinary amounts safe
Preparation Notes: Smoke from pods used in Tibetan fumigation treatments.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

gallstones - bile stimulation

Possible Side Effects

rare GI upset

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