New Delhi: Queen of spices or cardamom is used in both sweet and savoury food items to enhance its flavours. This Indian-origin spice is basically a small aromatic seed pod that has been used for a long time in Asian food preparations.


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Below are some amazing health benefits of cardamom.


1. Helps in managing blood pressure levels


Cardamoms are rich in antioxidants which help in lowering blood pressure. Cardamom also has a  diuretic effect, which means it can promote urination to remove water that builds up in your body, thus aiding in lowering blood pressure levels.


2. Cardamom has anti-inflammatory effects


The high antioxidant levels in cardamom can help protect cells from damage and stop inflammation from occurring.


3. Cardamom is good for Ulcers


According to the test-tube research, cardamom can protect against Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria linked to the development of most stomach ulcer issues.



4. Can improve breathing


The aroma of cardamom can help your body better inhale oxygen during exercise. In one study, a group of participants was asked to inhale cardamom essential oil for one minute before walking on a treadmill for 15-minute intervals and another group was not. The group that inhaled cardamom essential oil had a significantly higher oxygen uptake compared to the other group.


5. It is a good mouth freshener


Chewing cardamom helps get you rid of bad breath and leaves behind a cooling effect in your mouth. It is used as a natural mouth freshener by many people.