Spices

Green Cardamom

Green Cardamom

Green Cardamom

Green Cardamom, known as Chhoti Elaichi in Hindi, is an aromatic spice celebrated for its sweet, floral notes and refreshing flavor. At Farm Ayurveda, we bring you handpicked, naturally grown Green Cardamom pods that retain their essential oils and therapeutic value. A staple in Indian kitchens, it adds a unique richness to sweets, teas, and savory dishes alike.

Description

Apart from its culinary charm, Green Cardamom is a powerful Ayurvedic herb known to support digestion, freshen breath, and boost metabolism. It has detoxifying properties and is often used in herbal blends to balance Tridoshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Our premium quality ensures potency, flavor, and health benefits in every pod.

History

Green Cardamom has been used since ancient times in Indian, Greek, and Egyptian cultures. In Ayurveda, it is described as “Tridosha hara”, balancing all three doshas and improving digestion and mood. It was once traded as a luxury spice, often gifted to kings and royalty for its intense fragrance and medicinal value. Today, it remains a treasured ingredient in both traditional and modern healing systems.

Specification

Product Name Green Cardamom
Origin India
Family Zingiberaceae
Binomial name Elettaria cardamomum

Features & Characteristics

Color Bright to pale green pods
Taste and Smell Sweet, floral, and slightly spicy with a cool aroma
Quality Sun-dried, naturally harvested, rich in essential oils

Ingredients

Nutrients Dietary fiber, essential oils, carbohydrates
Minerals Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium
Vitamins Vitamin C, B-complex (B1, B2, B6)
Protein Approx. 10g per 100g
Fats Low fat (around 7g per 100g), mostly healthy oils

Uses of Green Cardamom

Flavoring for desserts, rice dishes, and curries.

Commonly added to Indian chai for aroma and taste.

Used in Ayurvedic detox blends and herbal teas.

Freshens breath naturally.

Infused in oils and perfumes for its scent.

Benefits of Green Cardamom

Improves digestion and reduces acidity.

Acts as a natural breath freshener.

Boosts metabolism and promotes fat breakdown.

Rich in antioxidants, supports detoxification.

Aids in managing high blood pressure and sugar levels.