By stoking the digestive fire and enhancing function, cardamom also can reduce the congestion or excess mucus production induced by kaphagenic or damp/heavy foods, such as bananas, yogurt, ice cream, dairy, sweet, frozen beverages, or grains. Blended in a traditional masala chai, it may ward off headaches related to indigestion as well as colds and the flu. A gentle herb with a delightful flavor, cardamom can be supportive for children’s digestion and can help to ease stomach aches .

• cardamom also has cholagogue activity, and is commonly included in digestive bitter formulas. As an aromatic carminative, it helps prevent the griping effect that can accompany the intake of strongly bitter herbs

• has shown benefit to the liver. Other studies also show benefit for blood glucose control and insulin resistance

• antioxidant and diuretic properties

• can help with weight loss, anxiety

• vitamin C, riboflavin, magnesium, potassium

• add a pinch of cardamom to your coffee, hot chocolate, or smoothies for an aromatic addition and improve its health benefits

• you can brew cardamom tea. Crush a few cardamom pods, boil them with water, and steep to make a flavourful tea

  Find cardamom in herbal tea for Men with black tea.