Cardamom Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Cardamom against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Cardamom is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and bloating, bad breath, nausea.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cardamom by Banyan Botanicals
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product is pure cardamom powder — one single active ingredient. Cardamom is a spice derived from seeds and has been used in traditional medicine for a range of purposes including digestive support and respiratory health.
Does it work?
No specific claim
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that cardamom is effective for the conditions it's sometimes used for — including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), respiratory tract infections, diabetes, indigestion (dyspepsia), epilepsy, or high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the clinical evidence isn't strong or complete enough yet for us to rate it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Cardamom used in food amounts — the way most people encounter it — is generally well tolerated. If you're using it as a concentrated supplement or essential oil at higher doses, safety data is thinner, so it's wise to check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Mild skin inflammation has been reported in one trial participant, and there's a case report of hand dermatitis in someone frequently exposed to cardamom powder occupationally; if you notice skin irritation, stop and let us know.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for cardamom with any medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Cardamom powder is a single-ingredient spice with no known medication interactions. If you're nursing, it's likely safe.
The evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data, so it's best used as a culinary ingredient or after talking with your pharmacist about what you're hoping it'll do.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Cardamom, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Banyan Botanicals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 618192068731 |
| Net contents | 2.66 Ounce(s); 75 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 305604 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Cardamom by Banyan Botanicals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cardamom | 0.5 Teaspoon(s) | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Ayurvedic herbs
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
Formulation
Certified Organic Certified Organic by: QAI
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Cardamom by Banyan Botanicals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Cardamom by Banyan Botanicals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container86 Amounts shown are per serving.
Cardamom
No knowninteractions
Cardamom is a popular cooking spice that has long been used in traditional medicine for digestion and fresh breath. As a food, it is generally safe fo...
Cardamom monograph & interactionsCardamom by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Cardamom. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Cardamom, from the product label.
Banyan Botanicals
See all Banyan Botanicals products- Name
- Banyan Botanicals
- City
- Albuquerque
- State
- NM
- ZipCode
- 87113
- Phone Number
- 1-800-953-6424
- Web Address
- banyanbotanicals.com
Cardamom by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Cardamom’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Cardamom's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Cardamom 2 references
- Mobacken, H. and Fregert, S. Allergic contact dermatitis from cardamom. Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(3):175-176. PubMed
- Aghasi M, Koohdani F, Qorbani M, et al. Beneficial effects of green cardamom on serum SIRT1, glycemic indices and triglyceride levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial. J Sci Food Agri PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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