One of the world's oldest and most cherished spices, cardamom occupies a central role in Ayurvedic medicine as a tridoshic digestive — balancing all three doshas. Its volatile oils soothe nausea, bloating, and intestinal spasm, stimulate digestive secretions, and freshen the breath. It also has expectorant properties for respiratory congestion. In Ayurveda it is considered anupana — a carrier herb that enhances the bioavailability of other medicines.
seed, pod
tea, decoction, powder, food, tincture
3–5 crushed pods or ½ tsp ground seed per cup, decocted 10 min; commonly added to chai blends
Generally very safe at culinary and tea doses. Large amounts of seed oil not recommended in pregnancy. May slightly lower blood sugar — monitor in diabetes.
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