{
  "id": 18930957,
  "title": "Think Elaichi Is Just For Flavour? Ayurveda Has More Reasons To Love This Spice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/think-elaichi-is-just-for-flavour-ayurveda-has-more-reasons-to-love",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T12:02:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/think-elaichi-is-just-for-flavour-ayurveda-has-more-reasons-to-love-this-spice"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cardamom, an aromatic and pricey spice, is a prized ingredient in Ayurveda for its numerous health benefits. The spice, which belongs to the ginger family and grows in India, is available in green and black varieties. Green cardamom has a sweet, minty, and citrusy flavor, while black cardamom offers a bold and earthy taste. Both varieties are used in sweet and savory dishes, as well as tea and coffee.\n\nAccording to Ayurvedic expert Acharya Balkrishnaji, cardamom balances Kapha and Vata doshas, improves digestion, alleviates gas, nausea, and bloating, supports respiratory health, aids weight management, detoxifies the system, maintains kidney health, promotes fresh breath, and strengthens gums. Here are three simple Ayurvedic home remedies featuring cardamom to treat various ailments:\n\n1. Poor appetite: To stimulate appetite, grind green cardamom into a fine powder or use the seeds, then add a small amount to your food. Combining it with ginger is also effective. Adding cardamom to milk can prevent bloating or indigestion and improve digestion, while also strengthening the intestines and supporting the production of essential enzymes.\n\n2. Burning sensation during urination: If experiencing a severe burning sensation or passing little urine accompanied by intense burning, grind a few green cardamom seeds and mix the ground seeds with a small amount of rock sugar. Stir the mixture into a full glass of water to create a drink. Consume this remedy at least two to three times daily to regulate urination and alleviate the burning sensation.\n\n3. Mouth ulcers: Mix a small amount of honey with cardamom and apply the paste to the affected areas. While swallowing the paste is also safe, applying it directly to the ulcers is the recommended method. Consistent use of this remedy can provide significant relief from mouth ulcers.",
  "summary": "Herbs and spices help maintain your health and treat ailments. One trusted ayurvedic spice is cardamom. You can use it to create home remedies to treat health issues without side effects. Acharya Balkrishnaji, the co-founder of Patanjali Ayurveda, speaks about the spice and its importance in ayurveda, simple ayurvedic remedies for health issues, and the Patanjali cardamom offerings. Cardamom and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Cardamom prized in Ayurveda for health benefits",
    "Balances Kapha and Vata doshas, improves digestion",
    "Remedies include appetite stimulant, urination relief, and mouth ulcer treatment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}