Natural Black Cardamom / Ilaichi

Kingdom: Plantae

Subkingdom: Tracheobionta 

Family: Zingiberaceae

Genus: Amomum

Species: Amomum subulatum

Black cardamom is mostly used to add flavor in the Indian Kitchen. It is also known as the “Queen of Spices”. The botanical name of black cardamom is Amomum subulatum, it is a popular spice in Asian cuisines. The native of this herbal plant is Eastern Himalayas, it is mainly cultivated in Sikkim, Nepal, West Bengal, Bhutan, and China.

This versatile herb will help to add flavor to tea, savory meat, stew, fish, cakes, and sweets. It also provides various health benefits, so it is used in Ayurveda to treat nausea, skin problems, pain, increase appetite and get rid of bad odor. The aromatic fragrance of the black cardamom helps to cure headaches, and also helps to get better relief from emotional and mental stress, mood swings.

Health Benefits

• adding the black cardamom to the dishes will enhance digestion. It will reduce stomach irritation and fight against acid reflux.
• It is one of the best natural remedies for respiratory problems like lung congestion, bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, whooping cough, asthma, etc.
• Black cardamom is one of the best remedies for bad breath. Due to the antibacterial properties of this herb, it gives a lovely smell.
• The essential oil of the black cardamom strengthens the stomach line and increases the amount of exhaled saliva. The cooling sensation of this herb will reduce acidity irritation.
• Black cardamom oil also helps to get dense, strong, and shiny hair.