Green Cardamom

Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom tree).

Cardamom is a staple in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is used to spice both sweet and savoury dishes. It has a strong, sweet, pungent flavour and aroma, with hints of lemon and mint. It is used widely in India for culinary and medical purposes. It gives a nice flavour to both food and drink.

Cardamom's antioxidant properties lowers blood pressure. The compounds in cardamom helps in fighting with cancer. It protects us from chronic diseases, and it may help with digestive problems including ulcers. It also helps in treating bad breath and prevent cavities. Compounds in cardanwn also helps in increasing airflow to our lungs and improves breathing.

Cardarnom is also known as 'Queen Of Spices' and is native to the evergreen rainy forests of Western Ghats in South India. It is cultivated in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.