Cardamom Benefits, Uses, Side Effects According to Ayurveda

Metabolic Nature of Cardamom

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). 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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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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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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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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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

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

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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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

Subtaste:

Aromatic

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 Nature to Cardamom

Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common
Antiemetic, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antilithic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Nervine
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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Nervine, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy
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Thyme (fresh)

Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common
Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Nervine
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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic
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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common
Antiemetic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy
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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 Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Bronchodilator, Decongestant
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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed 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

Mustard has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Bronchodilator
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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy
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Sage

Sage has these Actions in Common
Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic
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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cardamom

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Nervine, Burns-toxins, Spleen-tonic, Decongestant, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Internal-detoxicant
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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Antiemetic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic
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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Nervine, Burns-toxins, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Antiemetic, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive
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Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common
Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Analgesic, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive
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Hyssop Powder

Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Antilithic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Diaphoretic
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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Nervine
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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Analgesic, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic
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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common
Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Analgesic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Digestive
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Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Spleen-tonic
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Trikatu

Trikatu has these Actions in Common
Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Decongestant
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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Cardamom Herbal Powder (Elettaria cardamomum)

Table of Contents

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Metabolic Nature of Cardamom

Metabolic Nature

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

The Four Temperaments / Humors

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Other

AROMATIC

OUTWARD

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.

STRONG CARMINATIVE

ANTIEMETIC

APPETIZER

DIGESTIVE

SPLEEN-TONIC

ANTILITHIC

BURNS-TOXINS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

ANALGESIC

NERVINE

STIMULATES-ENERGY

DIAPHORETIC

STRONG BRONCHODILATOR

DECONGESTANT

EXPECTORANT

LUNG-TONIC

DIURETIC

STRONG ANTISPASMODIC

Foods with a Similar Nature to Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

Basil has these Actions in Common

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Dill has these Actions in Common

Sage has these Actions in Common

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cardamom

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

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Angelica has these Actions in Common

Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

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

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

Trikatu has these Actions in Common

Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Digestion

Diet

Cleanse-and-Detox

CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

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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.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS