Cardamom extract is derived from cardamom, which includes several varieties: green cardamom, white cardamom, and red cardamom. Green cardamom has functions such as dispelling dampness and cold, warming the stomach and spleen, relieving pain and phlegm, promoting digestion, and detoxifying; white cardamom helps to aromatically clear turbidity, reduce bloating and promote qi flow, transform dampness for better digestion, and alleviate nausea; red cardamom aids in digestion, alleviates hangovers, warms the middle jiao (digestive system), promotes qi flow downwards, and strengthens intestinal function. Cardamom is a traditional Chinese medicine with anti-cancer properties. Its extract can enhance the body's immune response against tumors by disrupting cancer cell protective factors, making cancerous tissues more susceptible to damage.
1. Promotes Digestion: Helps alleviate indigestion, bloating, and constipation by enhancing intestinal motility through its fiber content, thus preventing gastrointestinal diseases.
2. Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial: Exhibits strong anti-inflammatory properties that reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation; possesses antibacterial activity against various Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria including E. coli, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, as well as inhibiting Helicobacter pylori linked to gastric disorders.
3. Cardiovascular Protection: Can dilate blood vessels and lower arterial pressure in anesthetized rats; shows hypotensive effects in patients with primary stage I hypertension while reducing malondialdehyde formation and inhibiting platelet aggregation for cardiovascular protection.
4. Oral Health: Its antibacterial properties help prevent dental caries, bad breath, and gum diseases; commonly used in toothpaste, mouthwash, and chewing gum products.
5. Respiratory System Care:Provides relief for respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis by helping clear mucus from the airways to ease coughing and breathing difficulties.
6. Antioxidant & Skin Care: The antioxidant components of cardamom extract inhibit hyaluronidase and collagenase activities to retain skin moisture while preventing collagen degradation; also suppresses tyrosinase to lighten dark spots for a brighter complexion.
7. Stress & Anxiety Relief:The aroma of cardamom has calming effects widely utilized in aromatherapy to alleviate stress and anxiety while improving mood.
Application Areas
1. Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a seasoning agent in curries, baked goods, teas etc., adding unique aroma and flavor enhancement.
2. Health Supplements Industry: Available in capsules or tablets aimed at regulating digestive function, boosting immunity, providing antioxidants for overall health benefits.
3. Cosmetics Industry: Incorporated into skincare products such as creams or soaps leveraging its antioxidant properties to enhance product quality for better consumer experience.
4. Pharmaceutical Industry:Utilized in traditional medicine research for developing treatments targeting digestive issues or inflammatory diseases; can also serve as an adjunct component enhancing drug efficacy or palatability.
