English: Cardamom
Latin: Elettaria cardamomum
Ayurvedic: Elā
Benefits: Aromatic digestive, carminative, tridoshic balancer.
Healing Uses: Gas, acid reflux, nausea, bad breath, cough, congestion.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↓, Pitta ↓, Kapha ↓.
Preparation: Infuse in tea or milk, add to food, or chew after meals.
Flavor (Rasa): Sweet, pungent.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Sweet.
Notes: Excellent antidote for heavy, oily, or acidic foods.