Green Cardamom is fully ripe cardamom filled with aromatic and flavourful grains. Green cardamom has a perfect green shell filled with tiny brown grains; they are long and voluminous, a sign of superior quality, and promise great taste. Cardamom, or elaichi as popularly known, also has medicinal properties and has been widely used in Ayurvedic medicines. According to Ayurveda, cardamom is a vital spice tridoshic, which helps balance all the three doshas - Vatta, Pitta, and Kapha in our body. The essential oil menthone in cardamom helps is known for helping improve digestion and is of significant use in curing stomach cramps and for people suffering from gastric problems. Cardamom is packed with antioxidants. Due to its strong aroma, it helps activate our taste and sensory elements and thus, aids digestion. Cardamom is an excellent source of manganese, a mineral that scavenges and destroys free radicals.
