Skip to main content

Cardamom based home remedies

Cardamom (Elaichi) seeds are one of the spices which are widely used in Indian cuisine. It is also used as a stimulant, aphrodisiac and a breath freshener. It is believed to aid digestion and it is also used to cure colds, bronchitis, fevers and various other ailments.

Here is a collection of a few cardamom based home-remedies:
Cardamom to cure giddiness
Take a few whole pods of cardamom and crush them – husk and seeds. Add jaggery to make a decoction. One ounce of this decoction taken thrice a day can prevent giddiness.
Cardamom for stomach aches
Take cardamom seeds and the root of long pepper. Grind this together to make a fine powder and mix well with ghee. This mixture, taken orally, is sure to bring relief in most cases of stomach aches.
Cardamom for diarrhea
Make a decoction out of the root and leaves of the cardamom plant and boiling water. An oral intake of this decoction, after it has cooled down, will help.
Cardamom for vomiting
* Burn whole cardamom seeds and powder. Mix this with honey and take orally.
* Crush half to one gram of cardamom seeds and mix well in one glass of tender coconut water and take it orally.
In both methods, vomiting will subside within an hour.
Cardamom to improve appetite
Powder cardamom seeds with a little ginger, clove and caraway. Mix this powder with honey and administer it orally, especially works wonders to improve children’s appetite.
Cardamom to clear a sore throat
Make a powder of cardamom seeds. Take a bit of cinnamon (dalchini). Boil both spices in water. Add salt when the water comes to a boil. Filter this well, and use it for further gargling. Brings instant relief to sore throats and prevents further infection. See also: Home remedies for hoarse voice
Cardamom for general health
It is believed that cardamom mixed with honey improves eyesight, strengthens the nervous system and keeps one healthy.
Also read: Home-remedies with cumin seeds (jeera)

Labels:

Comments

  1. Anonymous6:21 PM

    I've been wanting to get my hands on this elusive spice...must see if that friend of mine in India can get me some!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Narmada9:35 AM

    Consumption of this combination helps to reduce the intensity of stomach ache without any exception.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Shubha9:49 AM

    The recommended amount of this powder is one ounce at a time in the form of decoction and it needs to be consumed at least thrice a day. This easy home remedy helps to reduce the problem of lethargy.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Anonymous8:50 AM

    many spices and herbs have medicinal qualities and can help prevent everything from cancer to the common cold.e.g Cumin: Prevents Cancer
    ,Ginger: Calms Nausea,Basil: Combats Colds.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Anonymous5:58 PM

    It is broadly used to treat infections in teeth and gums, to prevent and treat throat troubles, congestion of the lungs and pulmonary tuberculosis, inflammation of eyelids and also digestive disorders. It is also reportedly used as an antidote for both snake and scorpion venom.

    ReplyDelete
  6. unknown6:00 PM

    Cardamom has a strong, unique taste, with an intensely aromatic fragrance. It is often used in baking .

    ReplyDelete
  7. Sangeeta6:20 PM

    Green cardamom is used to treat infections in teeth and gums, to prevent and treat throat troubles, congestion of the lungs and pulmonary tuberculosis, inflammation of eyelids and also digestive disorders.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Anonymous9:52 AM

    Here are some excellent uses for this spice.

    Digestive Disorders - Ground cardamom seeds mixed with ginger, cloves and coriander, is an effective remedy for indigestion.

    Bad Breath - A few seeds chewed for a brief period will remove foul smell.

    Depression - Powdered seeds of cardamom are boiled in water with tea. It gives off a very pleasing aroma to the tea. This can be used as a remedy in the treatment of depression.

    Impotency - Pinch of powdered cardamom seeds boiled in milk and sweetened with honey every other night would yield excellent results. NOTE : EXCESSIVE use of cardamom at times may lead to impotency..!!

    Oral disorders - Gargling with an infusion of cardamom and cinnamon cures pharyngitis, sore-throat, relaxes uvula, or the fleshy conical portion at the back of the tongue, and hoarseness during the infective stage of influenza. Gargling with cardamom daily protects one from the flu.

    Hiccups - An infusion made by boiling a couple of pounded whole cardamoms in a cup of water along with some mint leaves is useful in relieving hiccups.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Virat11:39 AM

    Thanks for the information, Really appreciate the time and effort spent on gathering and sharing it..

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Comments posted on this blog are moderated and approved only if they are relevant, on-topic and not abusive. Avoid using links to your site/blog in the body of your comment unless it is highly relevant to the post.

Popular Posts

Natural remedies for dark circles around your eyes

Dark circles around your eyes. How unsightly they look and even your best dress and layers of make-up sometimes does not quite succeed in concealing them! Blame it on your genes or your lifestyle, but, you cannot deny the fact that these are a blot on your beauty . And they become more prominent as you age. Let’s just debunk some of the myths as well as unearth some of the facts about the causes of these ‘ panda eyes ’.   Dark circles under eyes usually are temporary and not a medical concern. You may be surprised to learn that fatigue usually isn't the cause of dark circles. Instead, the most common cause is nasal congestion. When your nose is congested, veins that usually drain from your eyes into your nose become widened (dilated) and darker. 
248 comments
Continue reading »

Coconut oil for beauty

Coconut oil, due its high saturated fat content was branded as unhealthy and artery-clogging which could cause heart diseases. This claim has been widely disproved by the scientific community and it is now being hailed as one of world’s healthiest cooking oils. Though it may take time, perceptions are slowly changing as people are beginning to realize its tremendous benefits. Coconuts and coconut oil have always been a part of the cuisine in tropical countries like India (South) and Sri Lanka and even today coconut is indispensable in their diet. For now, let’s leave aside the health benefits and focus our attention on the beauty uses of this wonderful oil. South Indian women swear by it. They attribute their dense, long, raven black hair and a flawless , clear complexion to good genes and the liberal use of coconut oil in their diet and beauty regimen.
127 comments
Continue reading »

Home remedies for common cold

Common cold is a very common malady which affects people during monsoons. (Also see the post Beauty and body care in monsoon for a monsoon beauty regimen.) It can be caused by any one of more than 200 viruses. Normally it is confined to the nose and throat although the virus can infect the larynx and lungs. It is said that there is no particular cure for colds, they are naturally relieved within a week. Treatment is just an attempt to relieve its symptoms such as headache, stuffy nose, sore-throat and congestion. Paracetamol tablets are generally taken to get relief from these symptoms.
147 comments
Continue reading »

Aspirin for acne-prone skin

Aspirin has been around for a long time and its health benefits are wide and varied. Aspirin , or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains , as an antipyretic to reduce fever , and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Aspirin's greatest benefit is reducing cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes. According to the American Heart Assoc. virtually all women are at risk of heart disease and doctors should more strongly consider prescribing a daily aspirin for their female patients. There is growing evidence to suggest regular aspirin use may reduce cancer and dementia as well. Investigators from the Women's Health Study have reported important new findings demonstrating that aspirin reduces the risk of a first stroke in women. When given to someone immediately after a heart attack, aspirin decreases death by 25%.
293 comments
Continue reading »

Simple ways of acquiring a clear & blemish free skin

It is not necessary to go to expensive beauty parlours or buy expensive creams and lotions to acquire a blemish free & clear complexion. A few homemade remedies are provided below which will serve the purpose equally well. Hope this will benefit the readers. 1. Always wash your face with mild soap so that the pores breathe fresh air. For a clear and attractive skin mix besan, turmeric (haldi), lemon and milk together. Make a paste. Apply it on the face. Let it dry. Wash with clean water. Wipe your face with a soft towel and pat it dry.
270 comments
Continue reading »