The Miraculous Healing Properties of Podhigai Premium Green Cardamom Elachi - Eleakkai

Botanical Name : Elettaria Cardamomum

Tamil Name : ஏலக்காய் / Elakkay

English Name: Cardamom 

Malayalam Name : ഏലം /Elam

Hindi Name : इलायची / Ilaayachee

Telugu Name : ఏలకుల / Elakula

About  Cardamom/ Elachi / Elakkai:

Cardamom is an old spice from South India that is used to flavour many countries. It is grown in Indochina, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Guatemala. Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks used cardamom as a spice. Vikings brought cardamom to Constantinople about 1,000 years ago. There are two main types of Indian cardamom: Mysore and Malabar. Mysore cardamom has a strong aroma due to its high limonene and cineol content. Cardamom is added to Indian dishes and used in spice blends. It is a key ingredient in sweet dishes. Cardamom seeds are used to treat stomach issues like indigestion and gas. Children like the taste of cardamom. Ancient Arabs used cardamom for its aphrodisiac properties, and ancient Indians used it for obesity. Elakkai has diuretic properties and has been used in Indian homes for a long time.

Health Benefits of Elakkai:

• Cardamom seeds have a high nutritional value and are a healthy source of minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
• The cardamom seeds enhance your digestive system and help control blood sugar levels. Besides, it helps to treat some cancers.
• It helps to enhance Kidney Health.
• It can control and lower blood pressure.
• Treats nausea, sore throat, and vomiting