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One of the star ingredients from last week's chai recipe is... Cardamom!

A highly sought-after and valuable spice, Cardamom is one of the more expensive spices by weight. Fortunately, a small amount can go a long way! 👇

Cardamom is a member of the ginger family with a bright, mildly sweet, warm flavor. Unlike some of the other spices, its slightly warm quality isn’t overly heating. Cardamom stimulates agni (digestive fire) without aggravating pitta dosha and also has a clearing effect on the mind. This spice is well known to support healthy digestion.

ACTIONS:
🌱 Antibacterial
🌱 anticatarrhal
🌱 antinausea
🌱 antifungal
🌱 antioxidant
🌱 aromatic
🌱 carminative
🌱 cholagogue
🌱 circulatory stimulant
🌱 decongestant
🌱 diaphoretic
🌱 diuretic
🌱 expectorant

We like to say that no cup of chai is complete without it! 🍵 In fact, cardamom is a great addition for many tea blends, cordials, and beverages.

Cardamom is a primary ingredient in curry powder and lends itself as a delightful flavoring to many main dishes, rice, soups, and more.

Outside of its uses in the kitchen, cardamom is often incorporated into cosmetics, perfumes, soaks, and body-care preparations.

How do you like to use cardamom? 🤔 Let us know in the comments!