Cardamom And Its Various Health Benefits

Cardamom is a greenish fruit obtained from a tree of the same name and used in different ways, always with favorable results for human health.

100g of cardamom provides 300 calories, 66g of carbohydrates, 25g of fibre, 11g of protein and 8g of fat, nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the body. It also contains no sugar or cholesterol.

Juan Manuel Girón of Heifer Guatemala explains that for a year and a half this institution worked hand in hand with the University of Texas on research into metabolic syndrome, which is a cellular inflammatory process that triggers a series of diseases such as arthritis, lupus, cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and others. The study concluded that cardamom has a 90% chance of reversing this syndrome in humans.

Nutritionist Alejandra Díaz says that cardamom contains sodium, iron, phosphorus and potassium, and also provides consumers with vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B12 and C. She also highlights that it is also rich in calcium, making it a food that promotes healthy bones and cartilage.

There are many alternatives to include it in your diet. You can add the whole pods to soups, stews and sauces to take advantage of their benefits, as well as to flavor your dishes. Another option is to open them and grind their seeds and add the result to drinks such as coffee or hibiscus, but you can also include it in mixtures to make bread or cookies.

Taking cardamom with coffee or chocolate, besides having an excellent taste, will improve your health. (Photo Prensa Libre: Shutterstock)

This plant and its fruit are not only known for their delicious flavor and aroma, but they also have therapeutic properties. These characteristics have made them a popular ingredient in the preparation of different dishes around the world and a component of natural remedies, aimed at different problems.

Therapeutically, cardamom can be used as an essential oil in massages and saunas. In addition, it can also be applied to the skin to moisturize and nourish it, as well as to disinfect superficial wounds. Of course, as with any type of oil, it is important to make sure that you are not allergic. To do this, apply a drop of the oil to your arm and leave it there for half an hour. If you notice that there is no negative reaction, then you can use it without any problems.

This grain is also known to help fight bad breath, combat lack of appetite, reduce pain and cramps that occur during the menstrual period, combat constipation and stimulate the nervous system. In addition, when mixed with other ingredients it can be a powerful formula to combat stress. All you have to do is boil 1 tablespoon of ground cardamom in 250ml of milk for 5 minutes. Let the mixture sit for another five minutes and drink a glass before going to sleep. In a few days you will notice the difference.

It is also an excellent ally for keeping hair clean and healthy. All you have to do is mix five drops of cardamom oil with a tablespoon of coconut oil and gently massage it into your hair, from the scalp to the tips. Leave the mixture on for 20 minutes and rinse with plenty of warm water. Repeating this procedure once a week will strengthen your hair, reduce hair loss and give it a silky texture and shine.

Now that you know all the benefits you can get from this product, don’t wait any longer to include it in your diet and beauty routine.