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What is Elaichi Badi ( Black Cardamom ):

Black cardamom (also known as brown cardamom), another member of the ginger family, is used in Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cooking. You can purchase black cardamom in whole brownish-woolly looking pods, or seeds, or ground. The whole pods can be fried in ghee or oil to release their flavor which is hot and peppery and slightly medicinal. The seeds can also be removed from the pod and ground. Use black cardamon to flavor biryanis, pulaos and meat curries, but never in sweet dishes.

Black Cardamom has Ushan (hot) property. It is a warm spice that helps to improve digestion and also gives relief to congestion. The medicinal form of black cardamom is considered more useful than the whole version; it tastes like a mix between pepper, oregano and mint with a hint of fruitiness due to its high acidity level.

Uses;
 Black cardamom is a spice that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat digestive disorders and improve heart health. A small amount of this spice can help reduce the risk of gastric ulcers, acidity, and other issues that plague your stomach and intestines.

But did you know that black cardamom is also an effective antioxidant? It helps protect your body from free radical damage caused by smoking or pollution. In addition to its antioxidant properties, black cardamom is an anti-inflammatory agent that can help reduce pain caused by joint problems and arthritis. In fact, the anti-inflammatory properties of black cardamom have been shown to help improve symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Black cardamom may also be able to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes—and it's not just because it tastes good! Black cardamom contains a compound called cineole that has been shown to lower blood sugar levels in people who are prediabetic or type 2 diabetic. This compound also reduces inflammation in the body, which makes it possible for your pancreas to produce insulin more effectively.

Other Names: Qaaqulla Kabeer, Boro Alach, Bara Elachi, Large or Greater Cardamom, Black Cardamom, Schwarzer Kardamom, Brauner Kardamom, Badi Elaichi, Bari Elaichi, Amomum subulatum Roxb, Mothi Elchi, Mothe Veldode, Qaqila Kalan, Heel Kalan, Budi Elechi, Sthula Ela, Aindri, Badi Elaichi, Elaichi Kalan, Eilachi, Cardomom, Ellachi, Vilaychi, Ela, Heel Khurd

Black cardamom may also help prevent cancer from developing by preventing oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

Benefits:
It's no secret that black cardamom works wonders for your body. It warms up your respiratory tract so that the air circulation through the lungs becomes easier. Furthermore, it also works as an expectorant and helps you stay away from cough, cold, sore throat etc. by normalizing the flow of mucous through the respiratory tract.

This spice can be used in different ways to treat many different disorders including oral health issues like gum infection and teeth infection. Black cardamoms' strong aroma can help in curing halitosis or bad breath as well!

If you're feeling under the weather and would like to try something new to help you feel better, try using black cardamom in your daily routine!