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Dietary supplement

Organic Cardamom Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Zongle Therapeutics

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

Organic Cardamom is a dietary supplement by Zongle Therapeutics 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 Organic Cardamom by Zongle Therapeutics

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 contains one active ingredient: cardamom, a spice derived from the seeds of a plant in the ginger family. The liquid form also includes cardamom seed oil as an inactive ingredient.

Cardamom has been used traditionally to support digestion and respiratory health, though the evidence for these uses remains limited.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: promotes digestive and respiratory health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), Pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting, Respiratory tract infections, bloating, nausea — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Cardamom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Respiratory tract infections (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Cardamom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia, Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), Pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting.

The evidence for cardamom is not yet established in the data we hold. It carries insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, respiratory tract infections, diabetes, indigestion, epilepsy, and high cholesterol.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means rigorous trials haven't yet settled the question. If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science supports.

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.

Food amounts of cardamom are generally well tolerated by most people. If you're using this as a concentrated supplement rather than in cooking, avoid large medicinal doses without medical advice, since the safety of those higher amounts isn't well established.

Mild skin inflammation has been reported in one trial participant taking cardamom by mouth, and one case described chronic hand dermatitis in a person repeatedly exposed to cardamom dust at work. Cardamom is likely safe during breastfeeding in food amounts.

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 the medications we could check. That absence of documented interactions is not a guarantee none exist — if you take any prescription medications or supplements, use the search tool on this page to confirm they're clear.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Zongle Therapeutics Organic Cardamom is a single-ingredient liquid with no documented medication interactions. It's generally well tolerated at food doses, though evidence for specific health claims remains limited.

If you're taking it for a particular condition or are pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a health concern, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see if it fits your situation.

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 Oct 24, 2022.

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 Organic Cardamom, straight from the product label.

Brand Zongle Therapeutics
Net contents 0.5 Fluid Ounce(s); 15 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2022
DSLD ID 276618
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Cardamom by Zongle Therapeutics, 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:
1 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Servings per container
250
IngredientAmount% DV
Cardamom60 mg--

Other ingredients: Cardamom Seed Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For aromatic, topical or internal use.

For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.

Used as food flavoring May be used as a breath freshener

Formulation

USDA certified organic

Promotes digestive health Promotes healthy respiratory function Good for clearing the mind Helps clean gums and teeth

Certified Organic USDA Organic

Therapeutic grade

Origin: Sri Lanka Bottled in USA

GMO free Artificial ingredients free Paraben free Pesticide free Preservatives free Gluten free

Vegan

Certified organic by GCIAOCP

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.

Keep out of reach of children.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Formula

Elettaria cardamomum

FDA Statement of Identity

Essential Oil Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

See for yourself

Organic Cardamom by Zongle Therapeutics label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Cardamom by Zongle Therapeutics

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cardamom

No known
interactions
60 mg 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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cardamom Seed Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Cardamom by Zongle Therapeutics Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Organic 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 Organic Cardamom, from the product label.

Zongle Therapeutics

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Name
Zongle Therapeutics
Web Address
www.zongletherapeutics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Cardamom by Zongle Therapeutics: Common Questions

Does Organic Cardamom by Zongle Therapeutics interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Organic Cardamom. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic 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 to use while breastfeeding?
Cardamom is likely safe during breastfeeding in food amounts. If you're considering using this as a concentrated supplement in larger medicinal doses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first, since the safety of higher amounts isn't well established.
Can cardamom help with digestion?
Cardamom has been used traditionally to support digestion, but we don't have reliable evidence yet to confirm whether it works for indigestion. The science on this one isn't settled, so talk with your doctor about what's known so far if you're considering it for that purpose.
What's the difference between food amounts and supplement doses?
Food amounts of cardamom — like when you use it as a spice in cooking — are generally well tolerated. This is a concentrated liquid supplement, so it delivers much higher amounts. Avoid large medicinal doses without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first, since we don't have good safety data for those higher levels.
Can cardamom cause skin problems?
Mild skin inflammation has been reported in one person taking cardamom by mouth in a trial, and one case of chronic hand dermatitis was documented in someone repeatedly exposed to cardamom dust at work. Skin sensitivity to cardamom is possible but appears uncommon based on available reports.
Does this product have any fillers or other inactive ingredients?
Yes. Beyond the cardamom, this liquid contains cardamom seed oil as an inactive ingredient. The inactive ingredients are listed on the label — check there for the complete formulation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic 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

Organic 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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