CARDAMOM, CARDAMON
\kˈɑːdaməm], \kˈɑːdaməm], \k_ˈɑː_d_a_m_ə_m]\
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The dried, nearly ripe fruit of Elettaria repens. C. contains about 4 per cent, of an aromatic volatile oil; it is used in the preparation of the aromatic powder, tincture of c, and compound tincture of c. of the U.S. Ph. It is aromatic and carminative.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
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