Originating from various regions in the Indian Subcontinent, Cardamom today ranks among the most expensive spices in the world. Prized for its aroma as well as its versatility as a flavoring agent, Cardamom is used in numerous recipes from spicy dishes to desserts and beverages.

In addition to its pleasant fragrance and flavor, Cardamom has numerous health benefits ranging from curing dental problems and urinary tract infections to improving blood circulation in the body, alleviating depression and controlling cholesterol as well as cancer to name a few.

Cardamom has two main subtypes which are easily distinguishable by their color: Green colored cardamom is the most valued while the other type of cardamom comes in either black, white or red color. Cardamom comes in a pod form which has numerous small black seeds inside it. Both the pod and the seeds are extremely fragrant and flavourful. Considering the numerous health benefits of Cardamom, it is a waste that most people use it just for its aroma and flavor. So, the nutrition experts at the Edison Institute of Nutrition have listed down some of the most important health benefits of the spice which will prove to be immensely beneficial to your health and also save you from running to your local doctor for minor health problems.

Along with the above listed major benefits of Cardamom, it has various other uses which add to its versatility. Cardamom has been proven to have aphrodisiac properties and can also help with the treatment of urinary tract diseases like gonorrhea, cystitis etc. Cardamom has also been successfully used as a remedy for hiccups as well as a sore throat. It can be also used as an effective breath freshener because of its strong flavor and aroma.