Cardamonin (CD, (E)-1-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one) can be isolated from several species of Zingiberaceae [9]. Anti-inflammatory properties [10], appreciable in vitro anti-HIV activity [11], anti-dengue virus activity [12] or antifungal activity [13] are examples of the several possible health promoting properties of CD recently discovered.