HISTORY
Name: Green cardamom, also known as Elettaria cardamomum
Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of several pods that originates in the Indian subcontinent. Ancient civilizations have had a great deal of respect for this spice, with the earliest written reference appearing in the Ayurveda, and the ancient Greek physicians Dioscorides and Hippocrates writing about its therapeutic properties.
ACTIVE COMPOUNDS
Terpenes
Including limonene, linalool, and cineol, which contribute to its aromatic and medicinal properties.
Phenolic compounds
Quercetin and kaempferol, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flavonoids
Catechins, are also found in green cardamom and may have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic properties.
Essential oils
Including alpha-terpinyl acetate, which has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties, and 1,8-cineol, which may have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Digestive health
Green cardamom has been found to have gastro-protective properties and may help reduce symptoms of indigestion and improve gut health.
Antioxidant properties
Green cardamom has been found to have gastro-protective properties and may help reduce symptoms of indigestion and improve gut health.
Oral health
Green cardamom has been found to have gastro-protective properties and may help reduce symptoms of indigestion and improve gut health.
Blood sugar control
Green cardamom has been found to have gastro-protective properties and may help reduce symptoms of indigestion and improve gut health.
