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Gastroprotective effect of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton. fruits in rats

Jamal, A., Javed, K., Aslam, M. and Jafri, M.A. · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2006

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Abstract

In rats, a methanolic extract, essential oil and fractions of Elettaria cardamomum fruits inhibited aspirin- and ethanol-induced gastric lesions and showed anti-ulcer and gastroprotective activity, supporting the Unani use of cardamom for gastrointestinal disorders.

Referenced for these plants

CardamomGreen cardamomsmall cardamomtrue cardamom“elaichi” Note: Not the same as black cardamom — that one is smokier and used differently in cookingElettaria cardamomum

How to cite

Jamal, A., Javed, K., Aslam, M. and Jafri, M.A (2006) 'Gastroprotective effect of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton. fruits in rats', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 103(2), pp. 149-153. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2005.07.016

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