Crude Drug: Cardamom
Biological Source Elettaria cardamomum
Family Zingiberaceae
Official used part Dried fruits/seeds
Major Marker Constituent 1,8-Cineole; terpinyl acetate
Constituentclass Volatile oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Carminative; flavoring
Drug Type Fruit/seed
Scientific Name Elettaria cardamomum
Category Other crude drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.