Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) sd: analgesic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, broad spectrum antibacterial, calmative, digestive stimulant/tonic, diuretic, expectorant, mental stimulant, nervine, rubefacient, stomachic, tonic -- bronchial congestion, chronic bronchitis, constipation, colds, colitis, coughs, decongestant,  diarrhea, exhaustion, expectorant, flatulence, flu, indigestion, intestinal cramping, irritable bowel syndrome, mental fatigue, muscle cramps/spasms, nausea, neuromuscular pain, respiratory infections, sluggish digestion, tight muscles, warming  
 
(*can cause CNS and breathing challenges in young children, do not apply to or near the face of infants or children)