CARDAMOM
When I hear the name Cardamom the first thing that comes to my mind is a hot cup a Tea with a aroma of cardamom....But other than just adding aroma to the food this "Queen of spices " is having a huge range of medicinal benefits... Found predominantly in Indian cuisine and used in Ayurvedic medicine, the ancient Greeks and Roman appreciated this spice as well. They thought it was an aphrodisiac and put the spice in their "love" potions.
It is found that the origin of Cardamom is in India and hence it dominates the spices used for cooking in India. These are the few medicinal properties of cardamom :-
- Detoxifies the body of caffeine
- Cleanses kidneys and bladder
- Stimulates digestive system and reduces gas
- Expectorant action
- Improves circulation to the lungs and thus considered good for asthma and bronchitis
- Antispasmodic
- Can counteract excess acidity in the stomach
- Stimulates appetite
- Remedy for tendency to infection
- Cures halitosis (bad breath)
Now you know that this cute little spice has so many good things to be neglected. Next time you drink tea, remember Cardamom!!
1 comment:
hi..
this was gud..
Could you tell me some benefits of asafoetidia please if you can...
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