Cardamom seeds, a popular aromatic herb and medicinal plant
The Latin word cardamōmum came to our language as cardamom . This is what an aromatic herb and medicinal plant is called.
Various species
It is important to indicate that the concept allows reference to different species , such as Elettaria cardamomum (the common cardamom or green cardamom ) and Amomum subulatum (generally referred to as black cardamom ). The term usually refers to the common cardamom, which is the most popular worldwide.
Common cardamom is native to the Asian continent, growing in jungle environments with a high humidity index. India , Indonesia and Malaysia are some of the nations where cardamom grows naturally.
Cardamom applications
The spicy-flavored seeds , which are found inside a triangular fruit, are used to prepare different dishes and drinks. Cardamom is often part of curry , a spice mixture characteristic of Indian cuisine. In this combination, black cardamom , turmeric , coriander , cumin , ginger , black pepper and nutmeg can be used along with green cardamom , for example.
Another frequent use of cardamom seeds is linked to the flavoring of tea and various sweets . In some countries, cardamom is also mixed with coffee and used to make bread .
Medicinal properties
It is interesting to note that medicinal properties are attributed to cardamom. Since ancient times, its seeds are considered to contribute to the treatment of respiratory and digestive problems, being laxative , carminative and antiemetic .
It should be clarified, however, that due to its mild toxicity, it is not recommended to use cardamom essential oil in small children or those who suffer from respiratory allergies.
Health benefits
In more specific terms, cardamom has a series of well-defined benefits that we can take advantage of through its consumption. With respect to treatments against diabetes , for example, thanks to its content, this plant is capable of increasing the production of manganese that our body carries out naturally, to enhance the health of the circulatory system and promote the disposal of sugar in the body. excess found in our blood, thus preventing this disease or controlling its harmful effects.
Cancer can also be fought thanks to the properties of cardamom. Specifically, through the action of its antioxidants , which deal with free radicals that cause cell deterioration and that can favor the development of cancer cells. Its benefits reach liver function: they promote better secretion thanks to cineole, which results in more effective detoxification.
As if this were not enough, cardamom also helps us take care of our bones and cartilage , because it is rich in calcium, which maintains them and promotes their regeneration. Problems such as arthritis, sclerosis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and lupus can be treated with the help of this medicinal plant.
Curry is one of the many recipes that benefit from cardamom.
Flamenco house
In Madrid we can find the flamenco house called Cardamomo , where four shows are presented every day with artists of all ages, some of them already established internationally and others who are just taking their first steps, but all of them of great talent. This space dedicated to Andalusian music is located very close to the Plaza de Santa Ana .
To accompany the musical experience, Cardamomo offers a restaurant service , so that the public can enjoy the best food and the best flamenco performances in the same session. This combination of dinner and show is typical of flamenco, and creates a more intimate atmosphere between the musicians and the spectators, where a moment of their lives is shared in a closer way than in a conventional theater.