Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton]–A critical review

K Ashokkumar, M Murugan, MK Dhanya… - Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Small cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.)
Maton.(Family: Zingiberaceae)] capsules (fruits) have been used for traditional medicine …

Antibacterial and antifungal activities of spices

Q Liu, X Meng, Y Li, CN Zhao, GY Tang… - International journal of …, 2017 - mdpi.com
Infectious diseases caused by pathogens and food poisoning caused by spoilage
microorganisms are threatening human health all over the world. The efficacies of some …

In vitro antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected food-borne bacteria

NS Weerakkody, N Caffin, MS Turner, GA Dykes - Food Control, 2010 - Elsevier
In this study we compared the antimicrobial activities of extracts from four under-utilized
spices and herbs including goraka (Garcinia quaesita), galangal (Alpinia galanga), lemon …

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) extracts: Potential therapeutic benefits for periodontal infections

M Souissi, J Azelmat, K Chaieb, D Grenier - Anaerobe, 2020 - Elsevier
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is a traditional aromatic plant for which several
pharmacological properties have been associated. In this study, the antibacterial activity of …

Comparative Study of Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Essential Oils and Crude Extracts of Four Characteristic Zingiberaceae Herbs

M Ivanović, K Makoter, M Islamčević Razboršek - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
The ginger family (Zingiberaceae) includes plants that are known worldwide to have a
distinctive smell and taste, which are often used as spices in the kitchen, but also in various …

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity of natural products in periodontal disease: A comprehensive review

N López-Valverde, A López-Valverde… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Periodontal diseases (PD) are common chronic inflammatory oral pathologies that are
strongly linked to others not found in the mouth cavity. The immune system mediates the …

Bioactives in spices, and spice oleoresins: Phytochemicals and their beneficial effects in food preservation and health promotion

F Shahidi, A Hossain - Journal of Food Bioactives, 2018 - isnff-jfb.com
Spices have broadly been used as food flavoring and folk medicine since ancient times.
Numerous phytochemicals have been identified in spices, namely thymol (ajowan and …

Dietary strategies to improve nutritional value, oxidative stability, and sensory properties of poultry products

R Bou, R Codony, A Tres, EA Decker… - Critical reviews in food …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Consumers demand both safer and more nutritious food products exempt of non-natural
origin preservatives or other food additives. In this frame, products with lower fat content …

In vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of green cardamom essential oil and in silico molecular docking of its major bioactives

A Alam, T Jawaid, P Alam - Journal of Taibah University for …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Essential oil of Elettaria cardamomum (Green cardamom) is effective in the treatment of
various disease conditions. Globally, Guatemala is the leading producer of green cardamom …

Effects of Essential Oils of Elettaria cardamomum Grown in India and Guatemala on Gram-Negative Bacteria and Gastrointestinal Disorders

A Alam, NU Rehman, MN Ansari, AH Palla - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
The present study examined the chemical composition and antimicrobial and
gastrointestinal activity of the essential oils of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton harvested in …