Cardamom Seed 4:1

History:

Cardamom is a spice that came to us from the Orient by way of ancient caravan routes finding their way to Europe. It is a perennial herb with large fleshy roots that grows wild in rich, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and reaches an average height of ten feet. There are several species of Cardamom with similar culinary and therapeutic applications (especially for gastrointestinal health). Some are native to tropical China and Vietnam and are closely related to the Cardamom grown in India and Sri Lanka. The Elettaria seeds are said to be the true Cardamom plants and are thought to have the most pleasant flavor, but the varieties are often used interchangeably with similar effects. Harvesting the spice used to be a life-threatening endeavor because Cardamom usually grew and was hand-picked in areas that were home to the deadly king cobra and pit vipers. Today, Cardamom is frequently cultivated as a crop on plantations in many tropical areas of the world, including Africa and Central America. Cardamom was rumored to have been grown in the royal hanging gardens of Babylon circa 700 B.C., and was considered a powerful aphrodisiac in ancient love potions; its benefits were even extolled in Arabian Nights. Ancient Egyptians used Cardamom to whiten their teeth and sweeten the breath, and the Greeks and Romans found it useful to counteract the effects of alcohol over-indulgence. It was first mentioned as a medicinal plant in China around 720 A.D., and its use in the ancient Ayurvedic medicine of India was recorded over two thousand years ago, where it continues to this day for digestive and gastrointestinal health, as well as bronchial health. In addition to its powerful therapeutic properties, the delicious seeds are often used to flavor bakery products, coffee, curries, fruit compotes and mulled wine. The essential oil is an important ingredient in the perfume and liquor industries. Some of the constituents of Cardamom include essential oil, myrcene, limonene, linolol, linalool, citronellol, monounsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, 4-hydroxy-benzoic acid, fixed oil, caprylic acid, vanillic acid, alpha-pinene, alpha-tocopherol, beta-sitosterol, B-vitamins, calcium, potassium, zinc, choline, iron, chromium, copper, manganese, campestrol, camphor, P-coumaric acid, geraniol, phytosterol, starch, mucilage, fiber and resin.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) to two (2) capsules, three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no warnings or contraindications with the use of Cardamom Herbal Supplement.

Capsule Information:
Our Cardamom Seed 4:1 supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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