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Disclaimer: The information that is shared herein is intended for informational purposes regarding Any advice and/or product(s) mentioned should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare professional if you are currently taking medication, pregnant, trying to get pregnant, nursing, or if you have any other health condition before taking any products mentioned or applying any information contained herein. Please be advised. Cardamon Tea 1/4 or 1/8 tsp Cardamon 1/4 or 1/8 tsp Fennel 1/4 or 1/8 ts Ginger 1 cup hot water 1 muslin Bag If you don't have a Muslim bag, just put all in the cup and let it steep and drink. Cardamom (or Cardamon), also known as Elaichi in Indian, is the name for a plant species and its seeds which is native to India and Southeast Asia. It is one of the oldest spices in the world and also one of the most popular being the third most expensive spice after saffron and vanilla. and there is a rich history behind it. At first cardamom was only grown in South India until the Chinese discovered this tasty spice and decided to start cultivating it as well. There is also evidence that the ancient Egyptians utilized this spice for medicinal purposes—mostly to heal gums and teeth. Nowadays, cardamom is usually grown in South India and Guatemala. Most of the cardamom in today's world is cultivated. The spice is high in the phytochemical cineole, which can positively affect several bodily complaints. Cardamom is used for digestion problems including heartburn, intestinal spasms, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal gas, constipation, liver and gallbladder complaints, and loss of appetite. It is also used for common cold, cough, bronchitis, sore mouth and throat, and tendency toward infection. Some people use cardamom as a stimulant and for urinary problems. If you observe a blossoming cardamom plant, you will see many pods coming out of it. The color of these pods is often green, but they can also have other colors. The three most important types of cardamom are: Green Cardamom Black or brown Cardamom Ground Cardamom ***************************************************************************************************** Cardamom Health Benefits: Cardamom has many health benefits. According to traditional Ayurvedic medicine, cardamom is effective in improving digestion. It helps those suffering from stomach cramps. It is a good stimulant and beneficial for those suffering from flatulence and gas. Cardamom also helps in cleansing the body as it has detoxifying properties. It is basically a warm spice and known to have originated from India. It improves blood circulation to the lungs and can be helpful in prevention of spasms or convulsions. Hence, cardamom in small quantities is beneficial for those suffering from asthma or bronchitis. Cardamom enhances appetite and provides relief from acidity in the stomach. It is used in the cure of halitosis. It is beneficial for those suffering from various kinds of respiratory allergies. When you have sore throat, you can try out a little quantity of this medicinal spice. Those suffering from nausea as well as excessive threat can also try out cardamom. Along with some other medicines, it can be used for treating mouth ulcers. It is known to be a good cure for weakness in general. Some practitioners of Ayurevda also advise its use for treating infection of the urinary tract. The quantity of cardamom which need to be consumed depends on the physiology of a person and the disease which is to be treated or cured from. Traditionally, the typical dose of cardamom is 1.5 grams of the ground seeds per day. As a digestive, a tea prepared from 1 teaspoon of freshly crushed cardamom seeds infused in 1 cup boiled water for 10-15 minutes has been used. **************************************************************************************************** Other health benefits of cardamom: This exotic spice contains many plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have anti-oxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties. The spicy pods contain many essential volatile oils that include pinene, sabinene, myrcene, phellandrene, limonene, 1, 8-cineole, terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-oil, a-terpineol, a-terpineol acetate, citronellol, nerol, geraniol, methyl eugenol, and trans-nerolidol. The therapeutic properties of cardamom-oil have found application in many traditional medicines as antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and tonic.