Cardamom

Amomum villosum common names: cardamom, grains of paradise

cardamom Cardamom is one of the natural remedies for indigestion.

It is a medicine herb native to Southern China and Vietnam. The spice form is grown in India and Sri Lanka.

It is a perennial that can grow to a height of fifteen feet with mauve/white flowers and lance shaped leaves.

The seed pods of cardomom are the part of the plant used medicinally.

Health Benefits

  • Tuburculosis.Increases the effectiveness of streptomycin against TB.
  • Urinary incontinence. Used in Chinese medicine to stop incontinence.
  • Indigestion. A natural remedy for heartburn that prevents indigestion.
  • Ulcers. Prevents indigestion and allows ulcers to heal.

Considerations In Use

Cardamom can be used as a tincture or a tea. Also, the spice can be used IF it is fresh.

Read about more herbs at the Herb Dictionary Online.

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