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Cardamom
green or black cardamom, the spice. Herbs & spices.
Also called or includes: Elaichi, Elettaria cardamomum
Untested claim
- Verdict
- UnclearThere isn't enough human evidence to say either way.
- How sure
- Rung 1 · UnprovenLab or animal data only, or never directly tested in people.
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Cancers affected
None shown in people
What the evidence shows
Eating cardamom has never been tested against cancer in people. A 2024 review found anticancer effects only in preclinical studies of compounds extracted from cardamom, and said more research is needed before any clinical use.
What to do
Cook with it freely, but not as a cancer treatment.
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