CARDAMOM HELPS IN DIGESTIONS

ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM MATON.

The popular Cardamom is a tropical perennial plant. The stem is erect, grows up to 1 to 3 metres high. The leaves which resemble canna leaves are lanceolate and dark green in colour. The fruit are ovoid or oblong, three-celled capsules, each holding up to 19 tiny seeds.

​​Medicinal use:

• For digestion, discomfort or pain in the abdomen.
• The removal of gas in the stomach and intestines.
• Stimulates appetite.
• To strengthen and give tone to the stomach.
• Helps in digestion.

How to use:

• The seeds of the cardamom are chewed or infusion prepared for indigestion, discomfort or pain in the abdomen and also for the removal of gas in the stomach and intestines.
• The seeds help in promoting digestion and check griping pain in the abdomen and intestines.

Parts used:

The seeds are to be chewed or used by infusion.

Dose:
20 grams for 1 litre of water. Use 3 or 4 cups daily.