Cardamom, watercress, wild rock, river rocket, wild cardamom, nasturtium the medicinal (Elettaria cardamomum). ID: 101-49

In Arab countries, cardamom seeds are added to coffee to improve its taste.

Cooking

We use the cardamom seeds whole or in powder after we have beaten them in the pestle just before their use.

On a daily basis, we can add a little cardamom to our favorite smoothie or juice, it goes well with smoothies with almond milk, banana, mango, lime, ginger or cashew and in juices with carrot, pineapple, mango, apple, kiwi or pear.

In confectionery it is the basic material in buns, royal pies and in the traditional German Christmas sweet stollen. It also goes well with various other sweets such as cinnamon rolls, brownies and chocolate muffins, carrot cakes, but also vanilla cookies, with chocolate or nuts.

In savory flavors, cardamom enhances the taste of baked chicken with vegetables or chicken with curry. It also goes well with vegetable soups and grilled fish in oil paste.

Cardamom loves combinations with other spices such as coriander, turmeric, ginger, pepper, paprika, chili, allspice, cinnamon, cloves , nutmeg and Kozani saffron.

Its special taste goes well with mulled wine or just a cup of steaming tea.

Therapeutic

The most common use of cardamom is to add it to a decoction and it will help us eliminate fatigue and stress.

The invigorating properties of cardamom are very well known to the Greeks, since we have a special phrase for those who become stronger for some reason. We say he was heartbroken. it is also called the seed of paradise.

Cardamom stimulates the stomach and thus opens the appetite. It also helps digestion and removes gases.

Cardamom stimulates and has a high content of vitamin C and is therefore considered to prevent many diseases. It used to be classified as an anti-scurvy drug.

Fights urinary retention.

We use it to treat bronchitis, cough, asthma, bronchial cold.

Helps with hemorrhoids, stomatitis and gum problems.

Cardamom is aphrodisiac.

External use in the form of a poultice heals dull ulcers and chronic skin irritations.

Reduces rheumatic pain.

Suitable for diabetics because it contains only minimal sugars or starches.

Dermatologically, a very common use is the preparation of a special poultice with honey, to remove freckles and freckles from the face.

Properties : Because it contains vitamin C It is considered preventive for any disease, it is also appetizing, stimulates the stomach, helps digestion, removes gas from the stomach and intestines, cardiotonic, diuretic, expectorant, excellent for diabetics and what contains lottery in sugar and starchy substances, aphrodisiac (beaten seeds), hemostatic and cleanses the blood, antiseptic In hemorrhoids removes freckles and freckles from the face.

Active ingredients : aromatic sulfur-nitrogen oil (similar to garlic), iodine, bitter extract, iron, phosphates, glucotropaolin (antibiotic action), vitamins C, E.

How to use : Foods, decoctions, infusions, chewing seeds, raw vegetables in salads, in juice or syrup

Side effects :

Excessive and continuous use can irritate the stomach or cause kidney problems.

It is forbidden to consume it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.