Green Cardamom

Cardamom is a spice that comes from the seeds of a various plants in the ginger family. It is native to Southern India and also grown in Guatemala, which is the largest producer and exporter of this spice in the world. It has a strong aroma similar to cloves. The taste is also strong, some say it tastes like a combination of ginger and cinnamon. Others say it has a more unique, minty taste with hints of lemon. Green cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight. However, since it has such a strong flavor a little goes a long way. This spice is used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.

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Cardamom is an herb. The seeds and the oil from the seeds are used to make medicine.

Cardamom is used for build up of fat in the liver in people who drink little or no alcohol (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD), diabetes, and high cholesterol, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

In foods, cardamom is used as a spice. It is also used in soaps, creams, and perfumes.

How does it work ?
Cardamom contains chemicals that might treat intestinal spasms, kill some bacteria, reduce swelling, and help the immune system.