Black Cardamom

Black Cardamom (badi elaichi / kali elaichi / काली इलाइची) – A warming spice, is used more commonly in savory dishes. It is loaded with aromatic fragrances and contains numerous health benefits. Right from increasing your appetite to curing headaches, it can also help in relieving mental and emotional stress. They are extremely good for your hair, skin and body. Thus, consuming black cardamom can do wonders for your body. It is a well-known spice used in Ayurveda from ancient times because of its great medicinal value. The antioxidant property of Black Cardamom lowers blood glucose levels for diabetes control and also reduces the risk of heart diseases by lowering cholesterol levels. It can be of great help to people suffering from asthma, congestion or other respiratory problems. Black Cardamom can relieve the symptoms and can also keep you away from cough, cold and sore throat as it normalizes the flow of mucous through the respiratory tract.