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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. In these traditions, cardamom is valued for its soothing, cooling, and anti-inflammatory properties, and is often used to support throat health, alleviate hoarseness, and freshen breath. Ayurvedic texts sometimes mention cardamom as an ingredient in remedies for sore throat and laryngitis, often in combination with honey or warm water. The rationale is that cardamom may help reduce throat irritation and promote mucosal healing thanks to its essential oils and natural antioxidants.

However, scientific evidence directly supporting the use of cardamom for laryngitis is minimal. While cardamom does contain compounds with mild antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, clinical trials specifically examining its effects on laryngitis or vocal cord inflammation are lacking. Most support for its use comes from anecdotal reports and its role in holistic medicine rather than rigorous scientific validation. Therefore, while traditional use is well-established, the evidence base remains weak and largely unsubstantiated by modern clinical research.

In summary, cardamom’s use for laryngitis is primarily justified by tradition, with a low level of scientific evidence available to support its efficacy for this specific condition.

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