Published November 30, 1985; Revised March 13, 1990, and September 1, 1990.
Name of Drug
Cardamomi fructus, cardamom seed.
Composition of Drug
Cardamom consists of the dried, almost ripe, greenish to yellow-gray fruit of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton [Fam. Zingiberaceae]. Medicinal use is made only of the seed removed from its fruit capsule, and preparations thereof. The seeds contain essential oil with mainly terpinyl acetate, a-terpineol and 1,8-cineol.
Uses
Dyspepsia.
Contraindications
In case of gallstones, use only after consultation with a physician.
Side Effects
None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Average daily dosage:
- 1.5 g of drug;
- equivalent preparations.
Tincture (according to Erg. B. 6):
Daily dosage:
- 1 - 2 g.
Mode of Administration
Ground seeds, as well as galenical preparations thereof for internal use.
Actions
Cholagogue
Virustatic.
* Source: German Commission E Monographs (Phytotherapy)
- base of phytotherapeutic drug approval by the german health administration -
