Description
🌿 Ceylon Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Origin: Central Highlands of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 — such as Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya
Also Known As: “Green Gold” due to its high market value and medicinal richness.
💎 Key Features of Ceylon Cardamom
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Fresh, minty, citrusy, sweet & slightly spicy |
| Color | Pale green pods with small black seeds inside |
| Size & Quality | 6–8 mm pods (Grade A) with high oil content |
| Aroma | Strong and aromatic due to natural essential oils |
| Drying Method | Low-temperature drying to retain color and aroma |
🩺 Health Benefits of Ceylon Cardamom
| 💠 Benefit | 🔍 Description |
|---|---|
| 🍽️ Improves Digestion | Eases gas, bloating, indigestion, and acidity |
| 💨 Freshens Breath | Kills oral bacteria and refreshes mouth naturally |
| ❤️ Heart Health | Lowers blood pressure and improves circulation |
| 🔥 Anti-inflammatory | Reduces muscle pain and joint inflammation |
| 🧠 Boosts Mental Clarity | Helps reduce stress and enhances concentration |
| 🦠 Detoxifier | Supports liver and kidney cleansing |
| 💊 Antioxidant-rich | Protects cells from oxidative stress and supports immune system |
| 🧬 Cancer-fighting Potential | Contains compounds that may slow cancer cell growth (under research) |
☕ How to Use
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In tea, milk, or spiced drinks
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In biryani, rice dishes, and desserts
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As cardamom oil or powder
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Traditional use in Ayurveda and Unani medicine
⚖️ Grades of Ceylon Cardamom
| Grade | Size | Aroma & Color | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | 6–8 mm | Strong aroma, pale green | Exports, medicine, gourmet |
| Grade B | 5–6 mm | Moderate aroma | Local markets, tea blends |
| Cracked / Light | <5 mm | Mild aroma | Ground spice, low-cost use |
⚠️ Storage & Use Tips
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Store in airtight glass jars in a cool, dark place
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Avoid moisture to preserve oil content
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Use whole pods for better flavor; crush just before use
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