Cardamom popularly known as the ‘Queen of Spices’ is used as a flavoring agent and as a mouth freshener.
It has antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cardamom is useful in preventing vomiting and nausea. It also helps to manage indigestion, flatulence and gives relief from stomach pain. Cardamom powder with honey is an effective home remedy for cough with mucus.
Cardamom tea acts as an aphrodisiac and helps enhance libido.
There are two types of Cardamom, Sukshma Ela (Choti elaichi) and Bhrat Ela (Badi elaichi). Bhrat Ela is known as black Cardamom and has larger pods than Sukshma Ela which is known as the green Cardamom.
What are the synonyms of Cardamom?
Elettaria cardamomum, Ilaychi, Chhoti elachi, Upakunchika, Heel khurd, Veldode, Elaci, Elam, Velaci, Elakkay, Yalakulu, Ela, Ellka.
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