A full-spectrum aqueous extract of black cardamom (Amomum subulatum) improves focus/alertness and executive function: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo- and active-controlled, comparative study in healthy working-class participants.
- 2026-04-08
- Clinical Trial
- Frontiers in neuroscience 20
- Jestin V Thomas
- M E Mohan
- Syam S Das
- Nithyanandam Allimuthu
- Sheena Devasia
- P A Aneesa
- Krishnakumar Illathu Madhavamenon
- Baby Chakrapani Pulikkaparambil Sasidharan
- PubMed: 42027681
- DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2026.1786880
- High evidence
The Stroop Test also showed significant improvement in reaction time and a reduction in the number of errors
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate
- Significant
- Yes
- Dose
- 250 mg