Cardamom seeds - without pod, aphrodisiac, Elettaria cardamomum Cardamom seeds - for tea or as a spice Elettaria cardamomum Cardamom is one of the most expensive spices in the world after saffron and vanilla, due to its unique taste and aroma. It comes from the Ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is found mainly in India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Sumatra. Since its Latin name is Elettaria cardamomum, this spice is sometimes also written as Cardamom. Cardamom is widely used in both cooking and medicine. Cardamom and its benefits The traditional pharmaceutical properties of this aromatic spice are described in ancient Vedic literature, dating back 3000 years. Aboriginal Egyptians used cardamom in perfumes and aromatic biotic materials, which emit aromatic smoke when burned. Greek physicians, botanists, and pharmacologists have documented its use as a folk remedy for coughs, abdominal pain, cramps, and sciatica. In the Greco-Arab system of traditional medicine, cardamom is considered a powerful stomach stimulant and diuretic. Today, cardamom is used in Eastern and Western practices to treat a variety of ailments, including influenza, infections, asthma, bronchitis, heart disease, diarrhea, nausea, and cataracts. Cardamom seeds have multiple biological roles, including antioxidant, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, gastroprotective, laxative, antispasmodic, antibacterial, antiplatelet, . Like ginger and turmeric, cardamom can reduce pain and swelling, especially in the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, making it useful for sore throats. The phytonutrients, vitamins and essential oils in cardamom act as antioxidants and help to clean up free radicals and resist cellular aging. In addition, cardamom is a well-known remedy for treating impotence and improving low libido. As for its use as a spice in cooking, cardamom is distinguished by a warm and slightly sharp, spicy aroma. It is used in the preparation of sweets and pastries, roasted meats, rice, lentils. It is also suitable as an aromatic spice for tea or coffee. Due to its strong aroma and taste, cardamom should be used in small quantities. Action of Cardamom It has a carminative and antiseptic effect, increases appetite. It has a tonic effect on the body. *Spice. How to use Cardamom seeds Culinary purpose: Use directly or grind before seasoning dishes. Tea: 1/5 tsp. (1 g) pour 250 ml of boiling water, cover for 10 minutes. Drink 20 minutes before meals, slightly warm. Ingredients Cardamom seeds, without pod (Elettaria cardamomum). Warning Exciting the central nervous system! Do not use in the evening! Contraindications Cardamom, like most spices, is highly allergenic. It should not be used by people with liver and gallbladder diseases. Origin Guatemala SHIPPING DELIVERY: WARNING: We ship every day Monday - Friday in our timezone GMT+2. All deliveries take place within one working day after received/confirmed payment. All items are located and sent from Bulgaria. We carefully pack all orders and if possible use ecologically environmentally friendly packing. We try to satisfy the demands of all our customers and offer, up to your country, 2 or 3 different shipping options: Economy (slowest/cheapest), Standard (balanced) Express (fastest/most expensive). Please note the estiminated shipping time by country and postal service due our experience below: ECONOMY: Europe: usually 10 - 15 working days. USA, Hong Kong, Singapur, Israel: usually 25 - 30 working days. Australia, Canada, Asia, Africa, South America, Rest of the world: usually 25 - 50 working days STANDARD (Tracked): Europe: usually 5 - 10 working days. USA, Hong Kong, Singapur, Israel: usually 15 - 25 working days. Australia, Canada, Asia, Africa, South America, Rest of the world: usually 20 - 45 working days MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE RETURNS: We hope you will love your purchase, however if you need to return it, our policy lasts 30 days. In case there are any issues, please contact us upfront before leaving a neutral/negative feedback or opening a case. We will do always our very best to resolve any issue/situation as fast as possible. Please note! To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Please make sure the product is unopened, unused and the seals fully intact. It must also be in the original packaging and you have to send it back bevor we can issue a replacement or refund. If the returned product complies with the above rules we will process the refund. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can't offer you a refund or exchange. Before returning any product please contact us using messaging system. Note! If you have any problems with your shipment, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our customer support is always responsive to your problems and questions. We also expect positive feedback after you are satisfied with your purchase.