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Health Benefits of Cardamom:
1- Cardamom is a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and others. It contains carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, and has no cholesterol. (1,3)
2- Cardamom contains antioxidants enzymes, which means it can help to reduce risk of heart disease and it reduces the level of cholesterol and assists in keeping it stable. (1,4,5)
3- Phytochemicals in cardamom, such as IC3 (indole-3-carbinol) and DIM (diindolylmethane), are known to fight cancer and prevent hormone-responding cancers, such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. (1,2,5,6)
4- Many of the vitamins, phytonutrients, and essential oils in cardamom act as antioxidants, cleaning up free radicals and resisting cellular aging. (1,3,7)
5- Cardamom boosts the digestive system. The volatile oil in cardamom is able to calm the stomach and intestines, allowing it to soothe constipation, dysentery and indigestion. (1,5,8)
6- Cardamom possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties as well. That means it can be used to reduce muscle and joint pain. (1,9)
7- Cardamom is also believed to possess anti-depressant properties. It has long been used as an antidepressant due to its pleasant and relaxing fragrance as well as a key combatant against halitosis, chronic bad breath, also due to its fragrance. (1,5,10)
8- Cardamom is effective in promoting blood circulation in the body. It has been used to cure symptoms of asthma and bronchitis by improving blood circulation to the lungs. (1,2,5)
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