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THE BENEFITS OF ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM​
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 aromatic, peppery, and citrusy spice are now making their way into modern studies. It’s well worth adding cardamom to your food for the flavor alone.
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Cardamom promotes urination and lowers blood pressure as well as removes calcium and urea accumulated in the kidneys.
Regular use of cardamom can help treat a wide variety of kidney, bladder, and urinary problems like kidney stones, nephritis, burning or painful urination, and frequent urges to urinate. It is also often used in the treatment of urinary tract infections.
Aphrodisiac- Herbal aphrodisiacs not only improve your sex life but many can nourish your overall health, and enhance your sense of well-being. Many herbal remedies to enhance libido work slowly and must be taken over a period of time to be effective
Detoxify-Being rich in antioxidants, cardamom also aids detoxification by removing toxins from the body. It is a great source of manganese, which helps produce enzymes that scavenge for and destroy free radicals. A detoxified body paves the way for more energy and better immunity and metabolism. A cup of cardamom tea daily will go a long way in keeping your body healthy and clean.
Packed with minerals like potassium, calcium and magnesium, cardamom is good for your heart. Potassium is one of the main components of your blood, body fluids and cells.
Adequate potassium is required to regularize your heart rate and keep your blood pressure under control.
Cardamom has powerful antioxidants that help replenish vitamins lost during an anemic condition. It also has copper, iron, manganese and essential vitamins like riboflavin, vitamin C and niacin, which are good for fighting symptoms of anemia like fatigue and weakness. All these nutrients help in the production of red blood cells and cellular metabolism.
Relief from symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Helps make breathing easier by increasing blood circulation within the lungs, fighting inflammation, and soothing mucous membranes. The warm nature also helps promote expulsion of phlegm and relieves chest congestion.Regular use of cardamom in small quantities is highly beneficial for those suffering from asthma or bronchitis.
Cardamom contains IC3 and DIM, the phytochemicals that are well-known cancer fighters. It inhibits the growth of hormones responsible for breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer, among others. Consuming cardamom regularly may help prevent these forms of cancer. Also, studies have found that the powerful antioxidants in cardamom are very beneficial for those suffering from colon cancer.