Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum

Herbal Actions: Carminative, digestive stimulant, aromatic, expectorant

Traditional Uses:
Cardamom has been used traditionally in Ayurveda, Middle Eastern herbalism, and European apothecary practice to support digestion, ease bloating, freshen breath, uplift mood, and harmonize warming spices in teas and culinary blends.
 
Flavor Profile:
Sweet, citrusy, warm, and aromatic with a bright, floral top note.
 
Ingredients (Culinary Safe!):
Organic Whole Cardamom Pods (Elettaria cardamomum)
 
Suggested Use:
Crush gently before use to release essential oils.
Add to teas, chai blends, herbal infusions, mulling spices, broths, and baking.
Use in digestive formulas or traditional warming blends.
 
Tea Preparation:
Steep 1–2 lightly crushed pods in 8–10 oz hot water for 10 minutes.
 
Packaging:
Kraft pouch or glass apothecary jar with batch number and harvest origin.
 
Shelf Life:
2–3 years if stored in a cool, dry, airtight container away from direct light.
 
Safety & Contraindications:
Generally recognized as safe.
Use cautiously with gallstones.
Consult a professional before use in pregnancy or if on prescription medications.