Green Cardamom Live Plant - 1 gallon pot | Elettaria cardamomum

Green Cardamom is a popular spice with both culinary and medicinal uses. Green cardamom is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Spices" due to its high value and widespread use. It's one of the oldest spices, used in both ancient Egyptian rituals and traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda).

The mother plant is growing robustly. The plants are grown by division from the mother plants from healthy rhizomes. Each plant is about 10" tall.
Common Name:, Elaichi
Green Cardamom
Botanical Name:
Elettaria cardamomum
Plant Description:
Growth: Green cardamom is a perennial plant that grows up to 2-4 meters tall. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and green stems.
Flowers: The plant produces small, fragrant, white to pale green flowers with purple or yellow markings.
Fruits/Pods: The fruit of the plant is a small, triangular, green pod that contains small black seeds. The pods are harvested when immature for their aromatic seeds.
Climate: It thrives in tropical, warm, and humid climates, often growing under the shade of larger trees.

Culinary Uses:

Flavoring Agent: Green cardamom is widely used in cooking for its sweet, spicy, and aromatic flavor. It is used in both savory and sweet dishes, including curries, stews, desserts, and beverages like chai tea and coffee.
Baking: It adds a distinct flavor to baked goods like bread, cakes, and pastries.
Spice Blends: Cardamom is a key ingredient in various spice blends, such as garam masala in Indian cuisine and Arabic coffee blends.
Medicinal Uses:

Digestive Aid: Cardamom is used to treat indigestion, bloating, and gas. It can stimulate digestion and reduce stomach discomfort.
Breath Freshener: It is traditionally chewed to freshen breath due to its strong aromatic properties.
Antioxidant Properties: Green cardamom contains compounds with antioxidant properties, which may help protect the body from oxidative stress.
Respiratory Health: In Ayurvedic and traditional medicine, cardamom is used to treat respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis, and cough.
Aromatherapy:

Cardamom essential oil is used in aromatherapy to improve mood, relieve stress, and enhance mental clarity.
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