Cardamom is a spice which is made using plants native to the Indian subcontinent and Indonesia. The two main types are True or Green and Black Cardamom. It is used in culinary as flavour enhancer. It has a unique aromatic taste with a coolness very much similar to mint. It is used in food and drinks in powder and liquid form.
Cardamom has many health benefits including antioxidant properties, diuretic properties, cancer-fighting properties, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-bacterial effects etc. It is also a traditional spice which is used to help with digestion. It is one of the world’s ancient spices and also stands among the most popular spices in Sri Lanka being exported to a large number of countries worldwide.