Cardamom Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbs Etc.
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 Herbs Etc. 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 Herbs Etc.
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
Low disclosure
This liquid product contains one active ingredient: cardamom, a spice from the seeds of a plant in the ginger family. The liquid base is 50% grain alcohol and purified water.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold rates cardamom as insufficient for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, respiratory tract infections, diabetes, indigestion, epilepsy, and high cholesterol — meaning the current research doesn't establish whether it works for these uses. You'd want to talk with your doctor about what the evidence actually supports for whatever you're considering it for.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Food amounts of cardamom are generally well tolerated by most people. In a clinical trial, one participant reported mild skin inflammation from cardamom.
A case report describes chronic hand dermatitis in a confectioner with frequent cardamom exposure; skin patch tests were positive for cardamom and its natural oils. Because this is a concentrated liquid supplement — not just food seasoning — avoid large medicinal doses without medical advice.
The safety of bigger doses is unknown.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for cardamom.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Cardamom in food amounts is well tolerated. This liquid supplement form is more concentrated, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it as a remedy, especially if you have a history of skin sensitivity or dermatitis.
It won't interfere with your medications based on what we know, but the evidence for whether it actually works for any particular condition isn't established in our data.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2015.
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 | Herbs Etc. |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 8 fl. Oz.; 236 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 50196 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | No Claim |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Cardamom by Herbs Etc., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cardamom | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: 50% Grain Alcohol, purified Water
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General Statements
Herbal Single
Professional strength Dried seed extract
For dispensing purposes only
Formula
Elettaria cardamomum
FDA Statement of Identity
Fast-acting dietary supplement
General
99037
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Cardamom by Herbs Etc. 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 Herbs Etc.
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0 Not Present Dosage formLiquid 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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: 50% Grain Alcohol, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Cardamom by Herbs Etc. 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.
Herbs Etc.
- Name
- Herbs, Etc.
- Street Address
- 1340 Rufina Circle
- City
- Santa Fe
- State
- NM
- ZipCode
- 87507
- Web Address
- www.herbsetc.com
Cardamom by Herbs Etc.: 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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