Can Black Cardamom Prevent Lung Cancer?

"With black cardamom being commonly used as an important spice in cooking, further in-depth investigation about its impact on lung cancer progression in the pre-clinical models can provide strong evidence in support of the 'food as medicine' philosophy of Hippocrates that has been neglected to great extent in the present day," says Gautam Sethi.Rostovtsevayu/Shutterstock

Black cardamom contains potent bioactive compounds that could be used in the treatment or prevention of lung cancer, according to a new study.

The main challenges associated with existing lung cancer drugs are severe side effects and drug resistance. There is a constant need to explore new molecules for improving the survival rate and quality of life of lung cancer patients.