Herb
Cardamom
A sweet, aromatic pod-spice, chewed or brewed, traditionally used to settle the stomach and freshen the breath.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 84/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Cardamom is an aromatic seed pod from a ginger-family plant grown in South Asia, prized in cooking and tea for its warm, sweet flavor.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support digestion after a meal
- May help freshen breath naturally
- May help support a settled, comfortable stomach
- May help supply antioxidants from a fragrant spice
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tsp ground (2 g) · about 6 calories
- Manganese 0.6mg
- Magnesium 5mg
- Fiber 0.6g
- Iron 0.3mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Lightly crush 2–3 green cardamom pods and steep in hot water for 10 minutes for a fragrant teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, or chew a seed or two after a meal to aid digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More → and freshen the breath.
How much: 2–3 crushed pods as teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, or a chewed seed or two after meals.
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Cardamom is the fragrant, slightly sweet pod-spice prized in both sweet dishes and chai, and across its long history it has been a favorite after-dinner aid for digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More → and fresh breath. A few crushed pods make an aromatic, comforting teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →.
It's gentle and food-friendly, equally at home chewed straight after a meal or simmered into a warm drink. Only large medicinal doses are a concern, so everyday culinary use is the way to enjoy it.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- Food and tea amounts are very safe.
- Those with gallstones should avoid large medicinal doses.
- A rare spice allergy is possible; keep to culinary amounts in pregnancy.
📚 What others say
- A traditional digestive and breath-freshening spice
- Long enjoyed after meals to settle the stomach
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
A small fragrant pod holds surprising sweetness. Savor the little comforts woven through an ordinary day.
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