Benefits of Cardamom

Cardamom is an herb,The seeds and oil from the seeds are used to make medicine.It is used for digestion problems including heartburn,diarrhea,constipation,liver and gall bladder complaints.It is also used for common cold and other infections cough,bronchitis,urinary problems,headache and high blood pressure.In foods cardamom is used as a spice.It is also used in soaps,creams and perfumes.

Health Benefits

 The health benefits of cardamom includes the following,

• Cardamom is a good source of minerals like calcium,potassium and magnesium.Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure.Manganese is a co-factor for the enzyme,superoxide dismutase,which  is a very powerful radical scavenger.
• This exotic spice contain many plants derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant,disease preventing and health promoting properties.
• The therapeutic properties of cardamom oil have found application in many traditional medicines as antiseptic,digestive,diuretic,expectorant,stimulant and tonic.
• The spicy pods contain many essential volatile oils that include sabinene,myrcene,limeonene,linalyl acetate,nerol,geraniol and methyl eugenol.
• The pods have been used in the preparation of sweet dishes in many Asian Countries.
• Elaichi-pista kulfi is a famous summer dessert in India,Pakistan and Iran.
• It is used as a flavoring base for the preparation of tea,coffee and cold beverages.
• Cardamom seeds are one of the most sought ingredients in dessert and sweet preparations.
• The delicate spice employed as a flavoring agent in foods,soups and refreshing drinks.
• Black cardamom preferred mostly in savory dishes to prepare rice pilaf,meat stews and lentil curry in many parts of Nepal,Pakistan and India.