Cardamom has been in use for centuries as a traditional medicine due to its various health promoting properties. Four main health benefits of cardamom are as follows:
- Antioxidant activity. Cardamom is rich in antioxidants including flavonoids, phenolic compounds and vitamin C. These antioxidants’ helps to neutralize harmful free radicals, reduce oxidative stress and protect cells from damage. Antioxidant is important in preventing chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and neurogenerative disorders.
- Oral health. Cardamom has antimicrobial properties that can help improve oral health. Chewing cardamom seed or drinking cardamom tea may help freshen breath, reduce bacterial growth in the mouth and prevent dental plague activities.
- Respiratory health. Cardamom has expectorant properties that make it beneficial for respiratory health. It may help to alleviate cough, congestion, and bronchial spasms associated with respiratory conditions such as colds, flu, bronchitis and asthma
- Anti cancer potential. Preliminary research suggest that cardamom may have anti-cancer properties which could help inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Cardamom extracts have been studied for their potential role in preventing and treating various types of cancers.
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