Cardamom is known as the queen of spices because it’s one of the most valued spices in the world. It’s seen in Indian and Middle Eastern dishes but I love using it for healing medicine.
I love to add herbs and spices to my water as food medicine to help with my digestive issues. At the moment I love a Cardamom tea in the afternoon with a dash of honey.
If you open your cupboard your medicine is right at your fingertips.
Buy the green cardamom pods rather than pre-ground….much more versatile!
A healing food:
- A good source of potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron
- Contains Vit C + is an antioxidant
- Warming digestive aid
Spice medicine:
- Cramping bowels or tummy
- Tooth ache, gum infections, sore throats
- Lung congestion + will soothe a nasty cough
- Circulation boost
- Getting your flirty spark back
- Digestive Disorders
- Boosts appetite
- Relives acidity (calming to an irritated stomach)
How to use Cardamom:
- Chew a handful of seeds after dinner to cleanse the palete
- Make a herbal tea with a few cardamom seeds in boiled water steep for 10 mins
- Poach a pear or apple with cardamom seeds
- Add a pod or two to your regular tea
If none of this interests you – it’s also an aphrodisiac!
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