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Dietary supplement

Cardamom Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

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
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
General wellness

This Cardamom product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Cardamom's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“Digestive support”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

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.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cardamom

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

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.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cardamom

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

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.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

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

At a glance

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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cardamom by Banyan Botanicals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
86
UPC/BARCODE
618192068731
IngredientAmount% DV
Cardamom0.5 Teaspoon(s)--

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Label statements
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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

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What’s inside

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 known
interactions
0.5 Teaspoon(s) per serving

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 & interactions
Interaction report

Cardamom 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cardamom, from the product label.

Banyan Botanicals

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Name
Banyan Botanicals
City
Albuquerque
State
NM
ZipCode
87113
Phone Number
1-800-953-6424
Web Address
banyanbotanicals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cardamom by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Cardamom by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Cardamom. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cardamom contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is cardamom safe while breastfeeding?
Yes — the data we hold rates cardamom as likely safe during lactation. Food amounts are your safest bet; if you're thinking about a larger medicinal dose, check with your pharmacist first.
Can I use this for indigestion or upset stomach?
Cardamom is sometimes used for that, but we don't have reliable evidence that it works. Your doctor or pharmacist can suggest what might actually help.
Does this have any fillers or other ingredients?
No — this is cardamom powder alone, with no inactive ingredients added.
What should I watch for when I start taking it?
Mild skin irritation has been reported in trials. If you notice a rash or other skin changes after using it, stop and tell your pharmacist or doctor.
Is it safe to take large doses?
Food amounts are fine for most people. Larger medicinal doses haven't been well studied for safety, so stick with food amounts or talk to your pharmacist before going higher.

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Cardamom label
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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

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.

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
  1. Mobacken, H. and Fregert, S. Allergic contact dermatitis from cardamom. Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(3):175-176. PubMed
  2. 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

See these in context on the Cardamom monograph →

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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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