Cardamom
Cardamom is one of the most ancient spices that came to us from the East. It is famous not only for its exquisite and somewhat original taste and aroma, but also for its healing properties. In the Middle Ages, the benefits of cardamom were well known to doctors, it was even considered the most real panacea for many diseases, attributed to it a unique healing power.
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Composition
The benefits of cardamom can easily be attributed to its rich chemical composition. Its seeds contain fatty acids, starch, protein and trace elements (manganese, copper, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus). They also contain ascorbic acid and B vitamins. In addition, cardamom seeds are also rich in essential oils (limonene, terpineol, cyteol). It is these oils that give cardamom its pungent, pungent, yet delicate and pleasant scent.
Cardamom properties
Cardamom is an excellent stimulant for the digestive system. The beneficial properties of cardamom include its antioxidant effect, thanks to which this spice helps to cleanse the human body of toxins and toxins, thereby protecting it from numerous diseases of the cardiovascular system and musculoskeletal system.
The benefits of cardamom in the treatment of obesity are beyond doubt. It significantly activates fat and energy metabolism, which leads to gradual weight loss.
Pharmacies sell a tincture of cardamom. It is used to improve appetite, normalize digestion, eliminate bloating (flatulence).
The antiemetic property of cardamom allows you to use a tincture or decoction of this spice for the treatment of early toxicosis in pregnant women.
The benefits of cardamom are evident in the treatment of colds. It reduces the severity of pain in the throat, helps to reduce fever, and softens cough.
This spice improves color vision and normalizes the activity of the nervous system. Cardamom has been shown to boost mood and vitality. Therefore, neuropathologists recommend it to patients with neurological disorders and depressive conditions. With a pronounced feeling of fatigue and bad mood, it is enough just to chew one or two grains of cardamom and you will immediately feel a surge of vivacity and strength.
Cardamom is one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs. It improves male potency and reduces the severity of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in women. In urology, cardamom is used in the complex treatment of diseases of the urinary system (nephritis, cystitis, urethritis).
For people with hypertension, it is recommended to add finely ground cardamom seeds to coffee or tea, because this spice partially destroys caffeine and avoids an increase in blood pressure and the development of tachycardia.
For baths, you can use cardamom essential oil. It perfectly relieves nervous and muscle tension. But it must be used in minimal doses. Cardamom oil is contraindicated in pregnancy and skin diseases.
Harm of cardamom
Like any other spice, cardamom is a highly allergenic food. Therefore, if you have never consumed cardamom before and are allergic, then it is advisable for you to see a doctor and have a medical test done. The high-risk group includes people suffering from ginger intolerance.
Cardamom should not be consumed by people with liver and gallbladder diseases, pancreatitis, gastritis and gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. The harm of cardamom for them is that this spice increases the production of gastric and pancreatic juices, bile, and this can cause an exacerbation of the disease.
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