Cardamom is a nicely aromatic spice. In many cultures it is viewed as an intensely powerful aphrodisiac and also beneficial in treating impotence (mix with maca for some ‘interesting results’). It is high in cineole, which can increase blood flow in certain important areas!
Cardamom is also one of the famous spices in the world, obtained from the seeds of a perennial plant (Elettaria cardamomum),more expensive than average spices and originates from the coastal area of India. In India, it is used for flavoring curries, puddings and many other sweet dishes. It is also propagated vegetatively through division of its rhizomes or also of its seeds.
Cardamom is a perennial bush 2.4 m, with smooth green cane-like stems and large dark green leaf blades sheathed at the base. The flower is yellowish with a purple lip, succeeded by the fruit and dark brown seeds. Cardamom is also particularly popular in Arab countries for flavoring coffee, and perhaps half the world's production is thus used. It is a flavouring for Arab and Turkish coffee which is served with an elaborate ritual. Cardamom and related spices were used by the Romans, and it remains popular in baked products in Scandinavian and Baltic countries.
Being a breath freshener, cardamom is also chewed habitually (like nuts) where freely available, as in the East Indies, and in the Indian masticory, betel pan. A few seeds chewed after the intake of food, help in diminishing bad breath, hence making your special session with your love one a much better one. Cardamom is slightly sharp, like citrus, and also warm and round, like vanilla. And, like citrus and vanilla, it is a good mixer.
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