(Elettaria cardamomum)

Culture
Organic farming

Family
Zingiberaceae

Biochemical profile
Acétate d'A-terpinyle, cinéole-1,8, acétate de linalyle

Part used
Seed, steam distilled without pressure.

Indications
Stimulates the digestive system and whiteuces excess gas. In India and Egypt, cardamom seeds are usually added to coffee. It has a soothing effect on spastic colitis.
Recommended for chills and bronchitis.
They are also used in perfumery and cooking to flavour dishes.

Caution
No contra-indication at normal doses.