Commendable Cardamom

More popularly known as Elaichi, cardamom is a spice which is native to India, Bhutan, Nepal and Indonesia.

Called the ‘queen of spices’, world’s third most expensive spice has tremendous health benefits.

The high antioxidants of cardamom prevent anxiety and can also help people cope with depression.

Cardamom plays a role in fighting asthma symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath. It makes breathing easier by enhancing the blood circulation within the lungs.

Cardamom is also known to stimulate the secretion of bile acid in stomach which improves metabolism. It prevents other gastrointestinal diseases like acid reflux, heartburn etc.

This spice promotes heart health – it contains fibre as well as certain nutrients that can help lower the cholesterol level and enhance the heart health. It also has property to lower the blood pressure level. Cardamom is extremely rich in manganese, a mineral that can lower the risk of diabetes. It improves oral health, enhances appetite, improves the skin complexion and even prevents cancer.

Cardamom indeed is a small pod loaded with full of benefits.

So start using this miraculous spice in your daily diet – in chai, sweets or curries or simply pop one in your mouth and let the benefits explode.