Cardamon
(Elettaria cardamomum)
Also know as Cardamom seed
Botanical Information
A perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves on long stems. The clusters of pods contain the aromatic, spicy cardamon seeds.
Working with Cardamon
Part(s) Used
Seeds
Herb Forms
Bulk herb, powder.
Cardamon seeds make an aromatic tea which is soothing and warming to the stomach, helping to relieve flatulence, indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea. They are used for lack of appetite and to stimulate the flow of saliva. Chewing cardamon seeds sweetens the breath.
Cardamon has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Cardamon
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
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Condition
Treatment Support
regulates blood flow to stomach
Application
tea, tincture, capsules
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