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Organic
Cardamom
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The following article is reproduced with kind permission of P.Topham, U.S. Nutritional and Herbal Researcher:
Cardamom
is a perennial bush 2.4 m, with smooth green cane-like stems
and large dark green leaf blades sheathed at the base. The
flower is yellowish with a purple lip, succeeded by the fruit
and dark brown seeds. The harvested seed, having culinary
and herbal uses, is aromatic and considered an aphrodisiac
in the Indian culture. Frequently added to coffee in Saudi
Arabia and curries in India.
One of Cardamom's main uses is as a digestive aid due to its
soothing and antispasmodic properties. Studies have shown
it may help with any digestive condition.
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U.S. Nutritional and Herbal Researcher - All Rights Reserved.