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Botanical name: Elettaria cardamomum
Family Zingiberaceae, ginger family
Therapeutic actions
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-infectious
Antiseptic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically.
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Aphrodisiac: increase sexual desire
Carminative: settles the digestive system and the expulsion of gas from the intestines
Digestive: aids the digestion of food
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine
Stomachic: digestive aid and tones the stomach
Tonic: strengthens and improves bodily performance