Cardamom (Eletteria cardamomum) vs Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula)

Cardamom (Eletteria cardamomum)

Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula)

About

Cardamom is an aromatic spice long prized for its fragrant, pungent taste. Thanks to its agreeable flavor, cardamom is often added to herbal formulas to improve taste.

Codonopsis is a small twining perennial growing to 5 feet with oval leaves and pendulous green and purple bell-shaped flowers marked with purple in summer. Native to northeastern China and growing throughout the region, especially in the Shanxi and Szechuan provinces, it is propagated from seed in spring or autumn, and the root is harvested in autumn once the aerial parts have died down. Codonopsis holds a central place in Chinese herbal medicine.

Safety & precautions

General Safety: Ask a qualified professional before taking cardamom in medicinal amounts. Essential Oil: The volatile oil should not be taken internally in its pure form.

Ask a qualified professional before medicinal use.

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