Cardamom benefits and uses

Summary

• May help support healthy blood pressure Cardamom contains antioxidant compounds that have been studied for their possible effects on blood pressure.
• Scientists have studied some compounds in cardamom to see how they may affect cancer cells and tumor growth.
• May have antibacterial properties Laboratory research suggests that some compounds in cardamom extract may work against certain types of bacteria and other microorganisms.

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Small green cardamom is best known for adding a sweet, pleasant aroma and flavor to tea. But this popular spice is used in much more than drinks.

It is also added to both sweet and savory dishes while its seeds oil, and extracts have been used in traditional remedies for many years.

Cardamom has a fresh slightly sweet flavor and contains several plant compounds with antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. Researchers have studied whether these compounds may offer certain health benefits.

May help support healthy blood pressure

Cardamom contains antioxidant compounds that have been studied for their possible effects on blood pressure. Some research has found that cardamom consumption may be linked to a small reduction in blood pressure.