queen of spices

Black Cardamom: Important Health Benefits, Black Cardamom vs. Green Cardamom

Black Cardamom (Amomum subulatum) Important Health Benefits

Black cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also called ‘Bari Ilaichi’ or ‘Heel kalan’ is one of the two major types of cardamon alongside true or green cardamom. The herbaceous perennial shrub belongs to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It has a tarry smell and a coarse, strong pine flavour. It is one of the oldest herbs ever grown. … Read more

Cardomom (Elettaria cardamomum): Impressive Health Benefits of Cardamom, Oil, Cardamon Tea

Cardomom (Elettaria cardamomum L.) Impressive Health Benefits of Cardamom, Cardamon Tea, and Cardoman Oil

Cardamom, also cardamon, or cardamum, is a plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family just as Curcuma longa. It is widely called the “queen of spices” or “grains of paradise” because of the sweet, spicy taste and pleasant aroma. It is an exotic and expensive spice, with saffron and vanilla, the other two more expensive spices. … Read more