Eala Arisi / Cardamom Seeds (Raw) – 100 gm

Eala Arisi / Cardamom Seeds (Raw) – 100 gm

Botanical Name : Elettaria cardamomum
English Name : Cardamom seeds
Tamil Name : Eala Arisi
Hindi Name : Elaichi
Malayalam Name : Elatarri
Telugu Name : Elaki

About :
Cardamom is a typical ginger-type plant except that it is huge, standing as much as 12 ft tall. Thick, fleshy rhizomes give rise to erect shoots that bear two rows of linear-lance-shaped leaves each about 2 ft long. The leaves are smooth and dark green above, silky and paler beneath. They taper to an acute point. The inflorescences develop on separate, horizontal stems that spread along the ground. They are loose panicles about 2 ft long, consisting of many small blossoms that have white or yellowish petals with lilac veins and pink or yellow margins. The fruits are thin-walled, smooth-skinned, oblong, greenish capsules about 1-2 cm long. Each contains 15-20 aromatic reddish-brown seeds.

Benefits :
Digestion

Cardamom enhances digestion apart from its flavor. It stimulates metabolism because it is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory in nature. It stimulates the secretion of bile acid also. Bile acid in stomach aids digestion. Intake of cardamom will prevent acid reflux, heartburn, and diarrhea.

Hypertension & Epilepsy

Cardamom is beneficial for the cases of hypertension and epilepsy. It has diuretic properties. These properties aid in detoxification of the body.

Asthma

Asthma symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest. Consumption of cardamom helps you in fighting against these symptoms. It also makes breathing easier. Furthermore, it enhances blood circulation within the lungs. It fights the related inflammation symptoms and soothes the mucous membranes.

Diabetes

Manganese can lower the risk of diabetes. Cardamom has a plenty of Manganese. So, regular intake of cardamom equals regulation of diabetes in the body.

Sexual Health

Cardamom is capable of releasing nerve stimulants and fuel your passions. It is a proven aphrodisiac. It is rich in the compound called cineole. All you have to do is add a pinch of cardamom to your food on a regular basis.