28 March, 2026

10 Health benefits of Cardamom

 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cardamom-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3

Interesting article about the benefits of Cardamom, I like this in tea. I tried black tea with crushed cardamom seeds a few years ago that a lady who runs our corner shop gave me and it was lovely. 

I bought the seed pods to make my own cardamom tea with but it was fiddly opening the seed pods so now I buy the powdered seeds. Just a pinch is added to a cup of tea and it is so soothing. 

https://www.megawecare.com/good-health-by-yourself/nutrition/cardamom-tea-benefits

A little more information here too, be careful if you are taking blood thinning medication or have gallbladder stones. Golden rule is check with your doctor before trying this herbal tea. 

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