Plants

Introduction / परिचय

In Asian Subcontinent Cardamom, Cardamum, or Elaichi in Hindi is used in the majority as a spice and for ayurvedic treatments in India. This spice is made from the seeds of various plants in the families of Elettaria, Amomum, and Zingiberaceae. These spices are native to the Indian subcontinent. In features, Cardamom looks like small seed pods: three-sided in cross-section and spindle-shaped, with a thin, thin outside shell and tiny, black seeds; These Elettaria pods are light green and smaller, while Amomum pods are bigger in size and dark brown.

History / इतिहास

The Cardamom (Elaichi) is identified to be one of the oldest species known in the history of human society. Cardamom is found in the Western Ghats of South West India. The first references of this magical spice Cardamom (Elaichi) are found in the Ayurvedic literature in India. The German coffee planter Oscar Majus Klöffer introduced Indian cardamom to cultivation in Guatemala before the First World War By the year 2000 Guatemala country become the largest producer and exporter of cardamom around the globe. Now it is also grown in Malaysia and Tanzania.

Uses and Benefits / उपयोग एवं फायदे

Cardamom Spices is known for its strong aroma and flavor. That is the reason it has been widely used for culinary purposes. It gives its aroma and flavor and adds an extra yummy factor to the dishes. It has powerful healing properties for which it has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for ages in India. Following are some benefits of Cardamom.

It helps to develop strong digestion and lower the Gastrointestinal Disorders

According to Ayurvedic cardamom has the ability to cure or lower the burning sensation in the stomach commonly known as acidity. It is a good remedy for gastrointestinal difficulties such as flatulence, nausea, and stomach pains.

Good for Dental Care

In cardamom oil, the phytochemicals are present it is antiseptic and good for getting rid of bad breath caused by the bacteria and preventing cavities and tooth decay.

Great for Detoxification

Cardamom works as a powerful detoxifier for the body. It decreases toxins in the blood and increases the elimination of these toxins by producing mild diuresis. Studies prove that the essential oils and phytochemicals present in cardamom provide detoxifying effects.

How to Grow Plant / कैसे उगाएं

After reading all these benefits If you are planning to grow a cardamom plant at home then the good news is this planting a Cardamom is easy to grow indoors but note once plants get mature it can achieve up to 10 feet (3 m.) height, so choose a location with plenty of space for the Cardamom plant to grow out into.

Now follow these simple steps - Plant a few cardamom seeds in the soil and let them grow for a few months so they sprout above the soil. Now Transplant the seedlings to a shady place in your yard.

It will take some time of years watering and nourishing, but your cardamom plants will produce cardamom that you can pick and use in baking or cooking from indoor and worth waiting.