Anti‐hypercholesterolemic influence of the spice cardamom (<i>Elettaria cardamomum</i>) in experimental rats

Abstract

This animal study has established the potential of cardamom oil in restoring the alteration in lipid homeostasis in conditions of hypercholesterolemia. The significant reduction in atherogenicity index by dietary intervention with cardamom powder and cardamom oil indicates the potential cardioprotective effect of cardamom. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.