Just like ginger, cardamom belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is mostly used in cooking and for medicinal properties. Cardamom plants grow wild in the monsoon forests of southern India, called Western Ghats. However, the prosperous growth in the Western Ghats has instead made the area known as the "Cardamom Hills". Many historical texts recognizes cardamom for its anti-iflammatory properties. Cardamom was used in traditional medicine to treat, and prevent throat problems such as bad breath congestion of the lungs.
The global trade made cardamum spread worldwide, and can as a matter of fact be traced back to the times of Ancient Egypt. It is said that cardamom was Cleopatara's favorite perfume due to its distinct and strong scent. Amazing isn't it?
No comments:
Post a Comment