Health Benefits of Cardamom
Cardamom, scientifically known as Elletaria cardamomum, is a relative to the ginger family. Cardamom is often used for culinary purposes as a spice to add flavor to food and beverages, most commonly used in Indian cuisine. Scientific analysis of cardamom revealed that cardomom is an excellent dietary source of limonene, a chemical predominantly found in the skin of citrus fruits. A study performed by Mário R. Maróstica Junior at State University of Campinas in Brazil showed that consumption of limonene boosted antioxidant...
