Organic Cardamom Pods

Description

Benefits: Cardamom also boasts a long list of health benefits, including: constipation, colic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, vomiting, headache, high blood pressure, epilepsy, and cardiovascular diseases, including poor circulation. It is also very rich in nutrients, such as iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and particularly manganese.

Uses: Cardamom seeds and pods can be chewed for bad breath. Whole pods, or the seeds removed from the pods and ground, are used in teas, tinctures, and infusions. Is a nice addition to drinks, desserts, and savory dishes.

Description: Cardamom is a member of the ginger family and is often used in Indian curries, desserts, drinks, and even coffee. Cardamom also boasts a long list of health benefits, including constipation, colic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, vomiting, headache, high blood pressure, epilepsy, and cardiovascular diseases, including poor circulation. It is also very rich in nutrients, such as iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and particularly manganese. Although Cardamom is the third most expensive spice, only a little is needed to impart it’s warm citrus flavor.

Botanical Name:  Elettaria cardamomum

Origin:   Guatemala