Herb
Cardamom
SaveA fragrant spice used traditionally for digestion, breath, and cardiometabolic support.
Quick verdict
A healthy culinary herb with promising but still early data for blood pressure and metabolic markers.
Evidence score
A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.
What the research shows
Small trials suggest possible reductions in blood pressure and oxidative-stress markers. Most evidence remains preliminary and dose standardization is inconsistent.
Benefits
- Provides polyphenols with antioxidant activity
- May offer mild digestive support
- Shows early promise for blood pressure support
Dosage notes
Most supplemental use ranges from 500 mg to 3 g/day of seed or extract.
Side effects
- GI irritation at higher doses
- Rare allergy
Who should be cautious
Generally safe as a food, but concentrated extracts may irritate the stomach or gallbladder in sensitive people.
What this page cannot tell you
Most human studies are small, short, or use standardized extracts rather than the raw herb.
Leaderboard scores
- Longevity20
- Recovery10
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