Cardamom 100g
Cardamom 100g (Elettaria cardamomum) from Pharma Germania is a premium aromatic spice traditionally used in culinary applications and herbal preparations.
R156.00
Pharma Germania Natural Products Cardamom is an aromatic botanical derived from Elettaria cardamomum, commonly known as Green Cardamom or True Cardamom.
Cardamom has been used for centuries throughout Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian culinary and herbal traditions. Its distinctive sweet, warm and slightly spicy aroma makes it a popular ingredient in chai, herbal teas, curries, rice dishes, desserts, baked goods and spice blends.
Traditionally, Cardamom is also valued as an aromatic carminative and digestive herb. It has been used after meals to support digestion and help relieve occasional sensations of fullness, bloating and intestinal gas.
Cardamom naturally contains aromatic volatile oils, including 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpinyl acetate, which contribute to its characteristic fragrance and flavour.
Key Benefits
- Traditional aromatic digestive herb
- Supports normal digestion
- Traditionally used for occasional bloating and flatulence
- Supports digestive comfort after meals
- Traditionally valued as a carminative
- Naturally contains aromatic volatile oils
- Versatile culinary spice
- Suitable for chai and herbal tea preparations
- Complements sweet and savoury recipes
- Suitable for homemade spice blends
- 100g pack
Why Choose Pharma Germania Cardamom?
Cardamom offers the versatility of a culinary spice and traditional herbal botanical in one aromatic ingredient.
Its distinctive fragrance comes from naturally occurring volatile oils, while its traditional herbal use centres particularly on digestion and carminative support.
Cardamom can be incorporated into warming teas and chai blends or used to add depth and fragrance to curries, rice dishes, baked goods and desserts.
Key Ingredient
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Elettaria cardamomum is an aromatic member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and one of the world’s best-known culinary spices.
Naturally occurring constituents include:
- 1,8-Cineole
- Alpha-terpinyl acetate
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Other naturally occurring volatile oils and phytochemicals
Traditional herbal applications include:
- Digestive support
- Carminative support
- Occasional bloating and flatulence
- Digestive comfort after meals
- Traditional appetite and digestive wellness
- Aromatic herbal preparations
These applications reflect traditional herbal use and do not establish Cardamom as a treatment for gastrointestinal disease.
Ingredients
- Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Directions for Use
Use according to the directions on the current Pharma Germania Natural Products packaging or as directed by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner.
As the precise preparation format and medicinal directions have not been supplied, an exact medicinal dosage should not be inferred.
Culinary Use: Add as required to chai, teas, curries, rice dishes, baked goods, desserts and spice blends.
Suitable For
- Culinary use
- Chai and spiced teas
- Traditional herbal preparations
- Digestive wellness
- Occasional bloating and flatulence
- Traditional carminative support
- Sweet and savoury cooking
- Homemade spice blends
Warnings & Precautions
Normal culinary use should be distinguished from concentrated medicinal use.
Consult a healthcare practitioner before using medicinal quantities during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Avoid use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Cardamom.
Consult a healthcare practitioner before medicinal use if you have a medical condition or take chronic medication.
Cardamom should not be used to self-treat persistent abdominal pain or diagnosed gastrointestinal conditions.
Seek medical advice for severe or persistent digestive symptoms.
Discontinue use if sensitivity or an unexpected reaction occurs.
Keep out of reach of children.
Product Information
- Brand: Pharma Germania Natural Products
- Product: Cardamom
- Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
- Common Names: Cardamom, Green Cardamom, True Cardamom
- Pack Size: 100g
- Uses: Culinary / Traditional Herbal Use
- Primary Focus: Digestive, Carminative & Culinary Use
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep the packaging tightly closed to help preserve Cardamom’s characteristic aroma and flavour.
