Known as one of the most expensive spices of the world, cardamom or cardamon is from both Elettaria and Amomum genera in the Zingiberaceae family. Elettaria cardamomum is one of the two main kinds of cardamom. It is also called as green cardamom as well as true cardamom. When it is bleached, it is called white cardamom. This type of cardamom is mainly distributed to Malaysia from India.
It is the seeds of the plants that are made into spice. It is used as a masticatory or the increase of the production of saliva from chewing. It is also used as cooking spice or flavoring in food and drinks. Of equal importance is the medicinal value of the spice. It is also sometimes smoked. The spice gives off a strong resinous aroma which gives it its unique taste. In powder form of the green cardamom, it is used to add flavor to sweet dishes. The powder is also added as flavoring to tea, coffee and some cold beverages.
Cardamom is widely used as traditional medicine in the treatment of infections in the gums and teeth. It is used to prevent and treat troubles of the throat, lung congestion, pulmonary tuberculosis, digestive disorders and inflammation of the eyelids. Can we use Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) to treat anal fissure?
Traditional medicine use the cardamom oil as antiseptic, carminative, antispasmodic, digestive, diuretic, tonic, anesthetic, stimulant and expectorant. There is no direct indication that it is for the treatment of anal fissure in particular but its use as aid in digestion is good enough as supplement to the healthy diet. The spice has been found to be rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese and magnesium. When using pods moderation is advised because too much of the spice in the food can cause what we must importantly avoid in the treatment of anal fissure, additional gastrointestinal irritations and stomach ulcers. It is good to remember that Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) to treat anal fissure is not supported by any scientific evidence. However, you can ask your doctor about any contraindications for the presence of the spice with any of your medications.
When you experience the symptoms of anal fissure, immediately consult with your doctor for its proper diagnosis. It is good to rule out other possible medical conditions that share the same symptoms of anal fissure. A common symptom of anal fissure is rectal bleeding which might be mistaken as a bleeding disorder. One will always experience pain during and after bowel movement with anal fissure because of the tear or ulcer in the anal canal. Your doctor would best know what treatment is suitable to you. Chronic anal fissure sometimes require surgery. For acute cases, there are home remedies available, just ask some from your doctor. Some of them include stool softeners, adding fiber to the diet, exercise, creams to relieve the pain and the more beneficial warm bath to facilitate blood flow to the anus.
Anal fissure is treatable, open up to your doctor about it. A healthy lifestyle is most usually the advice for the prevention and continuing treatment of the medical condition.
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