For Allergies:
Cardamom is an amazingly rich yet light aromatic spice that will remind you of cinnamon; however, it has its own unique ambiance. Cardamon is antispasmodic, which makes it handy for any types of stomach cramps caused by indigestion or IBS. Just like with its close relative — ginger — cardamon is well known for relief and nausea, especially morning sickness in pregnancy. Cardamom can also help strengthen digestion and kills the bacteria that’s responsible for bad breath, making it a perfect after-dinner tea. Furthermore, cardamom can help clear congestion from colds, flu and allergies. According to the experts, cardamom is above lemon as it’s the best source for a petrochemical known as cineole, which can help calm down your nerves and clears your head.
PREPARATION METHODS AND DOSAGE
A few crushed cardamom pods gives dinner coffee an exotic twist. In the Mediterranean region, the best and the traditional way to make cardamom coffee is with equal parts of the cardamom seeds and coffee beans, flavored with sugar, cloves and saffron, but this may be a bit strong of a taste for Westerners. As a culinary herb, it’s used to flavor spicy, hot curries and rice dishes. Drinking a warm cup of cardamon tea, or using it in steam inhalations and foot baths is also another way to use cardamom.
For Depression:
Cardamon is generally used as a herbal spice in a lot of delicacies, and is also useful in the case of depression. It’s often used to add aroma to tea. This scent acts as a medicine in the treatment of depression. It activates the brain cells and gives a refreshing feeling.
