Benefits of Cardamom

CARDAMOM

Cardamom is inhabitant of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan. This spice/herb is commonly used in Indian, Central Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It has also been used into Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for mouth ulcers, digestive problems, and even depression. Some of the health benefits of this peppery, citrusy spice are now making their way into modern studies. It’s well worth adding cardamom to your food for the flavor alone, but these health benefits are also something to consider when you break out the spices.

Sanskrit Synonyms with Meanings 

Ela: Ela means it acts as a breath freshener and relieves bad breath (halitosis)

Sukshma: Green cardamom is smaller in size which is why it’s called sukshma.  Sukshma means minute.

Triputa: This word means, it has three seed pods.

Chandrabala: In other words, it has a pleasant smell like camphor.

Tutha: This word refers to how it is small in size and pacifies Kapha dosha.

Korangi: It pacifies Vata dosha.

Detoxify

This spice helps the body eliminate waste through the kidneys.

Digestion

Cardamom is associated to ginger and can be used in much the same way to counteract digestive problems. It is used to treat nausea, acidity, bloating, gas, heartburn, loss of appetite, constipation, and many more.

Halitosis

In India people chew cardamom after meals or when they need to freshen their breath.

Diuretic

Cardamom is such a good detoxifier is thanks to the diuretic properties. It helps to clean out the urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys, removing waste, salt, excess water, toxins, and fighting infections too.

Depression 

The science behind the antidepressant qualities of cardamom has not been explored yet. It is used with tea to fight depression as described in Ayurveda.

Oral Health

 Cardamom is used for mouth ulcers and infections of the mouth and throat

Cold and Flu

 This strong spice helps to prevent and relieve cold and flu symptoms. It’s also used for bronchitis and coughs.

Cancer

Many studies on animal shows promise that cardamom protects against, inhibits growth, and even kills some cancers.

Blood Pressure

It is a diuretic and fiber rich spice, cardamom significantly lowers blood pressure.

Blood Clots

Cardamom prevents dangerous blood clots by preventing platelet aggregation and the sticking to the artery walls.

Antioxidant

Many vitamins, phytonutrients, and essential oils found in cardamom act as antioxidants, cleaning up free radicals and resisting cellular aging.

Pathogens

The volatile essential oils in cardamom inhibit the growth of viruses, bacteria, fungus, and mold.

Anti-inflammatory

Cardamom has some anti-inflammatory properties that limit pain and swelling, especially in mucus membranes, the mouth, and throat as ginger and turmeric does.

Hiccups

Cardamom is an anti-spasmodic that can help to get rid of hiccups. This also applies to involuntary muscle spasms, like stomach and intestinal cramps.

Aphrodisiac

In traditional medicine lists cardamom as a powerful aphrodisiac quality that can help in erectile dysfunction and impotence.

Cardamom Uses According to Ayurvedic Herbology

v  Cardamom is an antiemetic (relieves vomiting sensation).

v  It is helpful in relieving excessive thirst.

v  Cardamom is helpful in problems related to loss of taste

v  It is helpful in relieving gas

v  Cardamom also acts as a cardiac tonic.

v  Cardamom has diuretic properties.

v  It is helpful in relieving burning sensation

v  It is also useful in piles.

v  It is useful for relieving stomach and intestinal cramps as it has antispasmodic properties.

v  It is helpful in relieving bloating.

v  Cardamom is helpful in asthma and chronic respiratory problems

v  It relieves dysuria, painful micturition and retention of urine.

v  Cardamom helps with recovering from emaciation

v  It is helpful in tuberculosis.