1. WHAT IS BLACK CARDAMOM?
The name of Black Cardamom as well as its uses for health is still unfamiliar to many people. Let Elmar help you learn about this type of plant.
What is Black Cardamom? (Photo: Internet)
Black Cardamom with the scientific name Amomum subulatum, belongs to the family of Ginger. In Vietnam, people often call it Sa Nhan Coc or Do Ho.
The origin of this plant is from the eastern Himalayas, especially in countries such as Bhutan, Nepal,… and even Central China. In Vietnam, Black Cardamom appears mainly in the northern mountainous areas, especially Ha Giang and Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges.
The Black Cardamom plant can grow at a height of about 3 meters, its root stems in the shape of ginger, short leaf stalks, or some plants without leaf stalks. The blade is tapered and elliptical.
The Black Cardamom flower usually grows in clumps and is orange-red. The fruit is tapered, red-brown, about 2 cm large and has many stripes on its skin. When eaten, it tastes sweet, slightly bitter, and especially smells quite strong.
2. THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BLACK CARDAMOM
Support Digestion
Black Cardamom has the use of stimulating more secretion in the digestive system, helping the digestion of food work smoothly. In addition, the compounds found in Black Cardamom also help to neutralize acid levels in the stomach, thereby limiting diseases such as gastritis,…
Improves Respiration
Black Cardamom is also proven by science to treat some respiratory problems such as pertussis, asthma, bronchitis, etc. Its mechanism is to warm up the airways, kill sputum, and make air flow through the lungs easier, thereby relieving the symptoms of sore throat, cough, and colds.
Supports Cardiovascular Health
Eating Black Cardamom regularly will help us have a healthy heart, stabilize blood pressure as well as reduce blood clot formation. Therefore, if you have conditions, do not forget to eat Black Cardamom regularly.
Skin Beauty
Many diseases are caused by the weak body’s immune system. Eating Black Cardamom can help antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory, strengthen the immune system, and limit diseases.
Body Detox
Many test results show that Black Cardamom has a positive effect on liver and kidney activity, making it easier for them to remove toxins from the body.
Immunity Booster
Many diseases caused by the weak body’s immune system. Eating Black Cardamom can help antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, strengthen the immune system, and limit diseases.
3. THE APPLICATION OF BLACK CARDAMOM
In Cusine
Black Cardamom has a hot spicy taste, which enhances the taste of the dishes, so they are used in many cuisines. People often dry, and smash their skin to get the seeds inside. Black Cardamom seeds enhance the taste of Pho and porridge, reduce the amount of caffeine in beverages such as tea, and coffee or are used in making sauces.
Black Cardamom helps increase the taste of the dishes. (Photo: Internet)
In Medicine
In traditional medicine, Black Cardamom is used as a medicinal material to help treat diseases such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, malaria, etc. Here are some remedies you can refer to:
4. IMPORTANT NOTES WHEN USING BLACK CARDAMOM
Black Cardamom has many uses for health, however, we need to pay attention to some notes to make the use of herbs more effective:
- Using Black Cardamom for a long time requires a doctor’s instruction
- Black Cardamom is not be used by pregnant and lactating women
- Do not use for patients with kidney stones.
5. WHERE TO BUY BLACK CARDAMOM? HOW MUCH IS IT?
Black Cardamom can be found in the producers and exporters of spices in Northern Vietnam. The selling price of Black Cardamom is about 90,000 – 250,000 VND/kg.