Benefits of Green Cardamom

Green cardamom health benefits: Green cardamom is an expensive spice, second to only saffron. Today’s market is loaded with many adulterated, inferior substitutes from cardamom related plants but TruNaturals brings you the Elettaria Cardamomom, the True cardamom. It is also called the “Queen of Spices.” And true to its name, it does bring in a royal touch to whatever it is added, be it Kheer or Biryani. The green cardamom is so rich in taste and aroma that even a pinch of it makes a world of difference to the food.

Cardamom is one of the world’s oldest spices. While the Egyptians ate it to freshen their breaths and as a tooth cleaner: the Greeks and the Romans used its oil as a scent. India is one of the largest producers of Green Cardamom. In some parts of the Western Ghats, it grows like wild plants in the forests. Srilanka, Guatemala, China, and Tanzania also produce this spice today.

Health Benefits of Green Cardamom:

Green cardamom increases blood circulation and eliminates unwanted toxins from the body. It is a mild diuretic and keeps the blood pressure in check.

The oil of the green cardamom seeds may kill bacteria and fungi as the oil has the capability to damage the cell membrane of certain bacteria.It is considered quite effective in fighting E.Coli and Staphylococcus bacteria that cause food poisoning. Not only this, it inhibits the growth of certain yeast that cause fungal infections.

Consumption of Green cardamom may help keep one’s weight in control, thus controlling obesity.

The green cardamom has certain compounds that may increase the airflow to the lungs, thereby improving breathing and the use of oxygen by the body. Its consumption relaxes our throat airway passage so the body can breathe better.

Green cardamom may prevent anxiety or anxious behaviors. It also improves intelligence and learning skills. Because of the presence of certain compounds it boosts memory, attention, and learning.

The dried seeds of cardamom bring a unique taste to rice, meat, stews, vegetables, and other dishes. It brings a great flavor to coffee, tea, liqueurs, ice-cream, and baked goods. Cardamom coffee is offered to guests as a mark of respect in Arab countries.

Green cardamom is used as a breath fresher and is often consumed after food to hide strong smells. Of course, it also calms the throat and aids digestion after a rich meal.

Green Cardamom and Ayurveda:

Green cardamom holds great value in the Ayurvedic world. It is said that it balances the tridosha in the body.

It boosts digestion and fights gastric troubles. 

cardamom treats disorders of the urinary system, asthma, bronchitis, and heart problems. 

It is often used in cough sweets as it soothes sore throats. 

cardamom is mixed with neem and camphor and prepared as a nasal spray to treat blocked nose, throat, and sinuses.

Its seeds are also boiled with betel nuts to make a drink to treat nausea and aid digestion. 

Cardamom taken with honey improves eyesight.

It is also used in soaps and creams as it is said to treat various skin conditions, especially pigmentation.

Cardamom, along with gur, has an anti-vertigo effect. Consuming 3-4 pods with 2-3 grams jaggery for a week may bring complete relief from vertigo.

It also helps fight leucorrhea in women.

A traditional dal or a Mughlai Biryani seems so incomplete without this aromatic spice. Not only that, the masala chai or the Kashmiri Kahwa will taste and smell like any regular drink in its absence. Keeping in mind the health and culinary benefits of this aromatic spice, TruNaturals will get it delivered at your doorstep so that you can make it a part of your everyday cooking and life.

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