Cardamom, Black Pods

Use in curries, stew, meat loaf, clam chowder, soup, potatoes, and fish. Cardamom has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. May aid in digestion by stimulating digestion and reducing gas and acid. May be beneficial to the urinary track by cleansing the kidneys. The ancient Romans and Greeks believed that it was an aphrodisiac.