Cardamom Pods - Green

• Common Names (AKA): Grains of Paradise
• Main Health Benefits:
  • Digestive Health: Supports digestion, relieves bloating, and reduces nausea.
  • Antioxidant Properties: Contains compounds that help protect cells from damage.
  • Respiratory Health: May help ease coughs and congestion.
• Energetics:
  • Taste: Pungent, Spicy, Sweet
  • Temperature: Warming, Slightly Moistening (some sources say Drying instead of Moistening)
  • Effect on the Body: Digestive, stimulating
• Blends Well With:
  • Herbs: Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves
  • Fruits: Apples and pears
  • Teas: Black tea, chai tea, or green tea (for a spicy, aromatic infusion)
• How to Prepare:
  • Tea: 1-2 pods per cup of boiling water, steeped for 5-10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blended with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.
  • Powdered: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon added to beverages or recipes daily.
• Known Precautions/Contraindications:
  • Pregnancy: Generally considered safe; consult a healthcare provider for high doses.
  • Allergies: Rare, but possible allergic reactions.

• Additional Information: Cardamom has a long history of use in ancient medicine and cooking, particularly in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. In some cultures, cardamom is considered a symbol of luxury and exotic flavor.
• Origin: Guatemala

 

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.

(*Organic)

 

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