Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

Ayurveda’s Warming Jewel for Digestive Balance, Calm Breath & Harmonized Doshas

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), celebrated as Ela in classical Ayurveda, is a rare gem known for balancing all three doshas Vata, Pitta, and Kapha when used mindfully. Its sweet-pungent flavor and warming essence gently ignite digestive Agni, clear accumulated Ama, calm the breath, and uplift the spirit.

In aromatic ritual or daily blends, Cardamom is more than a spice—it’s a subtle healer. It helps soothe digestive discomfort, freshen breath, clarify the mind, and gently support respiratory pathways. With a warming touch, it also serves as a detoxifier, especially potent for clearing Kapha in the lungs and stomach.

Ayurvedic Benefits of Cardamom

• Balances All Three Doshas
  Harmonizes Vata’s cold, Pitta’s heat, and Kapha’s congestion through its warming yet detoxifying action.
  

• Enhances Digestion & Clears Ama
  Stimulates digestive enzymes, soothes gas and bloating, and cleanses toxins from the gut.
  

• Elevates Mental Clarity & Calms Nerves
  A Sattvic herb that promotes clarity, emotional balance, and mental calm through its aroma.
  

• Supports Respiratory Ease
  Acts as a gentle mucolytic and bronchodilator—helping open airways and ease coughs or congestion.
  

• Nourishes Oral & Systemic Cleanliness
  Encourages oral hygiene by freshening breath and combating microbes; supports detox via sweat and lymph circulation.
  

• Promotes Circulation & Detox
  Its aromatic compounds help boost circulation, gently lower blood pressure, and act as a mild diuretic.