Glossary / Cardamom
Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomumएलाIdukki, Kerala
Aromatic pod — carminative, light, a common anupana for cooling formulations.
- Digestion
The file
Cardamom's essential oils — 1,8-cineole and α-terpinyl acetate — drive its characteristic aroma and its traditional use for bloating and sluggish digestion.
Traditional use
Post-meal chew; a softener for potent bitter herbs.
