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Source of validity: Traditional
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Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it has been employed to treat various respiratory ailments, including coughs, colds, and asthma-like symptoms. The rationale in these systems is often based on cardamom's reputed ability to help clear mucus, act as an expectorant, and soothe the respiratory tract. However, scientific studies specifically investigating cardamom's effects on allergic respiratory conditions (such as allergic rhinitis or asthma) are extremely limited. Some laboratory studies have shown that cardamom essential oil possesses anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which could theoretically support respiratory health, but these effects have not been rigorously tested in clinical trials for allergies in humans.

Most evidence for its use in allergies is anecdotal or based on traditional usage rather than robust scientific validation. While cardamom does contain compounds (like cineole and limonene) that may have mild bronchodilatory or anti-inflammatory effects, these findings are preliminary and not specific to allergic reactions. Thus, while cardamom is traditionally used to support respiratory health, its use for treating allergies specifically is not backed by strong scientific evidence at this time.

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