Cardamom
Ela
Elettaria cardamomum
Dosha Effects
Vata: Balances
Pitta: Balances
Kapha: Balances
About
Queen of spices, excellent digestive and breath freshener.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa (Taste):
Sweet, Pungent
Virya (Potency):
Cold
Vipaka (Post-digestive):
Sweet
Guna (Qualities):
Light
Therapeutic Uses
Digestive, carminative, expectorant, aphrodisiac
Recommended Dosage
1-2g seeds daily
⚠️ Contraindications
None known