Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) contains carbohydrate, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin C, iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.In traditional medicine Cardamom is used as antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, expectorant, diuretic, carminative, stomachic, stimulant and tonic properties.
The essential oils in the cardamom seeds are composed of a-terpineol, myrcene, limonene, cineol, sabinene, heptane, menthone, beta-phellandrene, a-pinene, beta pinene, borneol, humulene, and a-terpenylacetate.Cardamom has a strong, unique taste, with an intensely aromatic, resinous fragrance.Cardamom is a spice with small seed pods, triangular in cross-section, and spindle-shaped.It has a thin, papery outer shell and small black seeds.
The Benefits of Cardamom
- Treats stomachache
- Relieves flu
- Fights against breast cancer
- Fights against prostate cancer
- Fights against ovarian cancer
- Fights against colon cancer
- Treats kidney stone
- Lowers blood pressure
- Treats pulmonary tuberculosis
- Relieves cough
- Calms the sensation of nausea
- Fights against anemia
- Reduces the risk of the blood clots
- Alleviates asthma
- Prevents bloating feeling
- Prevents vomiting
- Stimulates the secretion of digestive juices
- Treats gas problems
- Prevents heartburn
- Relieves cough
- Treats nephritis
- Improves appetite
- Removes the toxins from the body
- Prevents the aggregation of the platelets
- Relieves the congestion of the chest
- Promotes the expulsion of the phlegm
- Fights against inflammation of the eyelids
- Combats constipation
- Soothes the mucous membranes
- Enhances the complexion of the skin
- Prevents over aging
- Treats impotency
- Cures infertility
- Treats the premature ejaculation
- Relieves hiccups
- Treats depression
- Relieves bad breath
- Cures mouth ulcers
- Improves the circulation of the blood
- Removes the blemishes
- Fights against allergies
- Lowers cholesterol
- Kills bacteria of the body
- Fights against fungus
- Fights against viruses
- Combats acidity
- Treats bladder stone
- Cures gum infections
- Treats gonorrhea
- Cures cystitis
- Treats flatulence
- Cures stomach cramps
- Soothes sore throat
- Treats teeth
- Cures congestion of the lungs
Research Studies conducted at The Department of Pharmocology and Pharmaceuticals at The College of Pharmacy of King Saud University, Saudi Arabia showed that Cardamom administration for cardiovascular conditions resulted in a lower heartbeat or controlled rhythm, and controlled hypertension.
Studies conducted by Sengupta et al. at Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute in Kolkata have shown that Dietary cardamom have a positive result in counteracting colorectal cancer to an extent of 48 percent.
A Study conducted by Isao Kubo, Masaki Himejima, and Hisae Muroi at The Division of Entomology and Parasitology at The University of California has verified The presence of antimicrobial properties in cardamom.
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