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Health Benefits Of Cardamom

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Dt. Neha SuryawanshiDietitian/Nutritionist • 19 Years Exp.M.Sc. in Dietetics and Food Service Management , Post Graduate Diploma In Computer Application, P.G.Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics , B.Sc.Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
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Health Benefits Of Cardamom 

Cardamom is native to the evergreen forests of India. This spice is commonly used in Indian cuisine, but it has also made its way into Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for mouth ulcers, digestive problems, and even depression. Some of the health benefits of this peppery, citrus spice are now making their way into modern studies. It's well worth adding cardamom to your food for the flavor alone, but these health benefits are also something to consider whenever you break out the spices.

Digestion

Cardamom is related to ginger and can be used in much the same way to counteract digestive problems. Use it to combat nausea, acidity, bloating, gas, heartburn, loss of appetite, constipation, and much more.

Detoxify

This spice helps the body eliminate waste through the kidneys.
Halitosis in India they chew cardamom after meals or whenever they need to freshen their breath.

Diuretic

Part of the reason cardamom is such a good detoxifies is thanks to the diuretic properties. It helps clean out the urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys, removing waste, salt, excess water, toxins, and combating infections too.

Depression

The science behind the antidepressant qualities of cardamom hasn't been studied yet, but ayurvedic medicine swears by the tea as a means to fight depression.

Oral health

Apart from helping with bad breath, cardamom is used for mouth ulcers and infections of the mouth and throat.

Cold and flu

This pungent spice may help prevent and relieve cold and flu symptoms. It's also used for bronchitis and coughs.

Cancer

Animal studies are showing promise that cardamom protects against, inhibits growth, and even kills some cancers.

Blood pressure

As a diuretic and fibre rich spice, cardamom significantly lowers blood pressure.

Blood clots

Cardamom prevents dangerous blood clots by preventing platelet aggregation and the sticking to the artery walls.

Antioxidant

Many of the vitamins, phytonutrients, and essential oils in cardamom act as antioxidants, cleaning up free radicals and resisting cellular ageing.

Pathogens

The volatile essential oils in cardamom inhibit the growth of viruses, bacteria, fungus, and mold.

Anti-inflammatory

Like ginger and turmeric, its relatives, cardamom has some anti-inflammatory properties that limit pain and swelling, especially in mucus membranes, the mouth, and throat.

Hiccups

Cardamom is an anti-spasmodic that can help get rid of hiccups. This also applies to other involuntary muscle spasms, like stomach and intestinal cramps.

Aphrodisiac

Traditional medicine lists cardamom as a powerful aphrodisiac that can help with erectile dysfunction and impotence.

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