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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL & METABOLIC INSIGHTS

Recipes with Cardamom: Baked Pear with Cardamom
Recipes with Cardamom: Baked Pear with Cardamom

Cleansing the Stomach

Cardamom offers more than its delightful and appetizing flavor, it is chock full of medicinal benefits. Cardamom is highly aromatic. Like perfume, it has a strong smell. This aromatic quality is the source of its use as an herbal pharmaceutical for centuries. Aromatic spices are a powerful friend to those with a myriad of digestive difficulties, from belching to vomiting and sluggish digestion. When food stagnates or moves up, cardamom moves it back down. It accelerates the gastric emptying rate, meaning it relaxes the stomach valves that prevent your food from entering the small intestine. That makes aromatic spices especially useful when your 'eyes are bigger than your stomach,' i.e. after thanksgiving or any heavy meal that bogs down your digestion, making you feel like there is a brick in your stomach. In the process, cardamom relieves nausea and has been used as an aid in morning sickness.

Muscle Relaxant

Remember the "fresh and clean as a York Peppermint Patty" commercials of the 80's? Peppermint, like cardamom, is a strong aromatic. All aromatics have a fresh and clean quality to them that is also somewhat shocking. This shocking quality literally numbs muscle tissue - forcing it to relax. That's why so many muscle balms - such as the Chinese formula Tiger Balm and Bengay are highly aromatic, familiar scents to anyone who has spent time at the gym.

Cardamom is no exception - it relaxes your muscle tissue, and is a calming antispasmodic useful in colic, asthma, and the throbbing pain of a headache (caused by a spasm in blood vessels). Aromatic herbs like cardamom and peppermint are so important, at Joyful Belly we consider cardamom to be the 'missing 7th taste of Ayurveda'.

Other Benefits

Cardamom is also Ayurveda's most powerful mucus destroyer. As with all aromatics, cardamom is a diaphoretic that opens your pores, encouraging a mild sweat that cleanses the skin, aids low grade fevers, and cleanses the lymphatic system. It is a bronchodilator - helping to improve breathing in asthmatics.

Use in Herb Formulas

Additionally, cardamom acts as a carrier herb, assisting in the digestion and assimilation of heavier herbs used in tonic formulas. Heavy herbs like shatavari, ashwagandha, vidari, and bala are made more accessible with cardamoms digestive assistance
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Recipes with Cardamom: Sweet Cream of Wheat with Spices
Recipes with Cardamom: Sweet Cream of Wheat with Spices

About Cardamom

Love for cardamom resonates through history - for instance, ancient Egyptians chewed cardamom to whiten their teeth and sweeten their breath. Cardamom helps take the edge off of caffeine in the famous drink Turkish coffee. Cardamom is a member of the ginger plant family along with turmeric.

Cooking Cardamom

Cardamom is a fresh and wonderful garnish in beverages and on fruits. The unmistakable accent of cardamom is a key ingredient of Indian chai, a spicy tea with ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cardamom is common in many desserts like rice pudding, where it reduces the mucus-forming qualities of dairy products. In Scandinavian countries, this versatile, pleasant and aromatic spice is perfect accompaniment to a lamb roast, helping protein digestion. As a strong spice, we generally use 1/8tsp per person in recipes.

Buying & Preparation

The spice can be purchased as a grayish powder, in the form of the whole light-green pod, or as the tiny uncrushed seed within the pod. The essential oils (the fresh taste and the medicinal value) evaporate quickly after it is ground. For this reason, we recommend the uncrushed seed. If you buy whole pods, peel the outer layer of skin from the pod. Then grind in a coffee grinder or crush with a mortar and pestle just before use.

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Metabolic Effects of Cardamom

Classical Metabolic Theory uses biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, herbs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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Other Health Virtues

Subtaste:
Aromatic

STRONG AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Moves Energy:
Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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Affinity:
Digestion, Respiratory Health
Family:
Zingiberaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cardamom
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestion:
Carminative

STRONG CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Antiemetic

ANTIEMETIC

Herbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Cleanse & Detox:
Antilithic

ANTILITHIC

An herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:
Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Energy Vitality:
Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Skin Care & Beauty:
Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Respiratory-Health:
Bronchodilator

STRONG BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Kidney & Urinary:
Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Strength, Muscle Health:
Antispasmodic

STRONG ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Foods with a Similar Metabolic Nature to Cardamom

  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Nervine, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Nervine, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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  • Basil (Fresh)

    Basil (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Nervine, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Antiemetic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Decongestant

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Appetizer, Decongestant, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Antiemetic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive

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  • Dill (Dried)

    Dill (Dried) has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine

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  • Dill (Fresh)

    Dill (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Metabolic Nature to Cardamom

  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Nervine, Burns-toxins, Spleen-tonic, Decongestant, Stimulates-energy

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Analgesic, Expectorant, Antiemetic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Nervine, Burns-toxins, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Lung-tonic

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  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Antiemetic, Nervine, Antispasmodic

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Analgesic, Nervine

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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Antilithic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Carminative

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Nervine, Analgesic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Carminative

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  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Analgesic, Nervine

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Analgesic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator

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  • Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

    Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

    Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine

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  • Trikatu

    Trikatu has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Cardamom - Metabolic Impact Report

The reports shared below are part of an educational assignment completed by students at the Joyful Belly College of Natural Health Sciences. These represent subjective experiences intended to help students explore principles of Ayurveda through personal observation. In each report below, students ate the selected food for 3 days and self-reported these effects. See other food & herb reports at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Cardamom affect your temperature?

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12
9
6
3
0
2
 11
 11
 9
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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your sweat quantity?

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12
6
0
0
 2
 23
 7
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the color of your tongue body?

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16
12
8
4
0
3
 8
 0
 16
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 27 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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4
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1
 7
 14
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 22 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your appetite/hunger?

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 4
 14
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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your digestion speed?

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4
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 1
 1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

TOXINS

How did Cardamom affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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5
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Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your stool smell?

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1
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 20
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

Tongue: How did Cardamom affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the color of your tongue coating?

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 0
 0
 9
 22
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your urine smell?

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0
 5
 23
 5
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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28
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0
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 3
 28
 2
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your sweat smell?

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24
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12
6
0
0
 4
 23
 6
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

HYDRATION

How did Cardamom affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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 1
 20
 9
 3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the cracks on your tongue?

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4
0
0
 6
 18
 3
 0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 27 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Cardamom affect your energy levels?

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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your muscle tension?

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 2
 0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your anxiety?

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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the stillness of your tongue?

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 15
 2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 27 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

DIGESTION

How did Cardamom affect your appetite/hunger?

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16
12
8
4
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0
 4
 14
 13
 2
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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20
15
10
5
0
5
 19
 6
 3
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your digestion speed?

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16
12
8
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2
 18
 11
 1
 1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

TONGUE

How did Cardamom affect the color of your tongue body?

20
16
12
8
4
0
3
 8
 0
 16
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 27 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the color of your tongue coating?

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5
0
2
 0
 0
 9
 22
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

Tongue: How did Cardamom affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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8
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 17
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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the cracks on your tongue?

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0
0
 6
 18
 3
 0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 27 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the stillness of your tongue?

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1
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 2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 27 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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4
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1
 7
 14
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 22 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

STOOL

How did Cardamom affect your stool color?

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6
0
5
 1
 2
 1
 24
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your stool consistency?

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9
6
3
0
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Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your stool lightness?

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 22
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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your stool smell?

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Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

URINE

How did Cardamom affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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 3
 28
 2
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your urine lightness?

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 21
 3
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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your urine clarity?

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8
3
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 21
 8
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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0
0
 1
 20
 9
 3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your urine smell?

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 5
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

SWEAT

How did Cardamom affect your sweat quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your sweat smell?

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6
0
0
 4
 23
 6
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

SYSTEMIC

How did Cardamom affect your anxiety?

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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your energy levels?

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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your temperature?

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 11
 9
 0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

How did Cardamom affect your muscle tension?

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 2
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Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 33 REPORT ID:75 (2020-10-09 - 2021-08-09)

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Dosage: 250 mg-6 g per day or 1-10 ml of a 1:3 @45% tincture

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THESE SYMPTOMS

Cardamom may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Cardamom may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Contraindications:

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Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Cardamom. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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Schloop Union, KY
2013-02-06
“I adore cardamom! I'm always looking for new ways to use it."
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Suzanne Taylor Staffordshire
2013-02-06
“sounds brilliant to me"
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Rose Aldrow Buffalo, NY
2013-02-06
“Ever since I've started eating Indian foods I have loved the taste of cardamom. I use the golden milk and it didn't call for cardamom but I put it in the drink anyway. It added so much to the warm drink for me. Thank you for the article. Rose"
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Mikeila Birmingham
2013-02-07
“I never used cardamom. If I'm Pitta imbalance, can I still used it?"
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Silvija Petruson London
2013-02-09
“thanks for sharing!"
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EPeople National harbor, MD
2013-04-10
“Can someone have cravings for cardamoms? How safe is it to eat around 3/4 cup cardamom a day?"
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John J Immel Asheville, NC
2013-04-18
“3/4c cardamom is a very large dose. We would recommend limiting to 1/2 tsp three times a day for most constitutions. Pitta should limit to 1/4tsp. Pitta can eat small amounts of cardamom only."
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