Types of cardamom and their properties

Cardamom is a small, knuckle-sized fruit with dark skin and fragrant seeds. Cardamom is a plant fruit from the ginger family and has different types including black cardamom, white cardamom and green cardamom, the green type of which has a stronger aroma.

Pods contain hard, black seeds. Usually, these seeds are dried, ground and powdered. These seeds contain essential oils that give a special flavor to the spice. For best results, start ground cardamom near the date of purchase or preferably with whole pods. You can easily grind the seeds using a mortar and pestle.

As the third most expensive spice in the world (after saffron and vanilla), cardamom has made a name for itself and even earned the title of queen of spices. It is a spicy and slightly sweet spice that some people compare to mint. The origin of these seeds is India. now it is available all over the world. Cardamom seeds, oils and extracts are believed to have significant medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The spice can be found as a whole pod, shelled whole seeds, or ground powder. These seeds have many health benefits.

types of

green cardamom

This is the most common type of cardamom. This spice is often used in sweet dishes.

Black Cardamom

Black cardamom has larger and dark brown pods. These seeds have a smoky taste and are mostly used in salty dishes.

Cardamom comes from the seeds of several different plants that belong to the same family as ginger. This spice has a distinctive taste that complements sweet and savory dishes. People may use cardamom seeds in curries, desserts and meat dishes. These seeds can be used in drinks: coffee, tea and tea

This plant grows in tropical regions including India, Malaysia and Costa Rica.

Its properties for health

• Antioxidant and diuretic properties
• Anti-cancer compounds
• Anti-inflammatory effects
• Healing gastrointestinal ulcers
• Eliminate bad breath
• Antibacterial effects
• It lowers blood sugar levels
• For healthy and shiny hair
•  For lip care
• Improving skin collagen
• Dermatologists
• To improve blood flow
• Destroys blood clots in the body
• A natural blood pressure reducer
• To treat asthma
• To improve depression Reduce blood sugar levels

Complications of high consumption

• Excessive consumption of this spice is harmful for hot-tempered people.
• Constipated people should consume less.
• Those who have high blood pressure or stomach ulcers should not eat it excessively.
• Its high consumption increases heart rate and is not useful for intestinal and lung diseases.
• It is harmful for gonorrhea and syphilis and urinary infections of pregnant women.
• Those who have prostatitis should consume less.
• Its high consumption is harmful to the intestines.

Properties of cardamom tea

• To treat digestive problems: heartburn, indigestion, stomachache and constipation
• It is useful for detoxifying the body and helps to clean the kidneys, liver and digestive system.
• It is useful for treating respiratory problems: asthma, bronchitis and nasal congestion.

Nutritional value table of cardamom

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