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Cardamom (Green)

Elettaria cardamomum

Digestive Aid, Culinary; Culinary Spice, Digestive

Cardamom is an aromatic spice traditionally used for digestion, bloating support, and fresh breath routines. It’s also used to smooth harsh flavors in teas.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for digestion and gas support (educational use).
Used for breath-freshening traditions.
Aromatic spice that can calm nausea routines.

Common Issues It May Help With

Gas and bloating routines (traditional use).
Nausea comfort routines (traditional use).
Bad breath routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: crush pods and steep.
Food: chai, coffee, curries, baked goods.
Blend: pairs well with ginger and cinnamon.

Taste / Notes

Sweet, floral, citrusy-spice.

Evidence Level

Some modern research interest for digestion and metabolic markers.

Cautions

Generally gentle in culinary amounts.

Interactions

No major known interactions in typical use.

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