🌿 Cardamom – The Queen of Spices
Origin in Sri Lanka
Cardamom, often called the “Queen of Spices,” has been cultivated in Sri Lanka for centuries, thriving in the island’s lush central highlands where cool climates, rich soil, and monsoon rains create the perfect conditions. Sri Lanka is renowned for producing Ceylon Cardamom, known for its intense aroma, vibrant green pods, and high essential oil content, making it prized in global gourmet and wellness markets.
Health Benefits
- Digestive Wellness – Stimulates digestion, eases bloating, and helps relieve indigestion.
- Detoxifying Properties – Natural diuretic that helps flush out toxins and cleanse the urinary tract.
- Fresh Breath – Traditionally chewed as a natural mouth freshener.
- Respiratory Support – Its essential oils can ease congestion, cough, and asthma symptoms.
- Mood & Stress Relief – The warming aroma has calming effects that reduce stress and uplift mood.
- Antioxidant Rich – Protects cells from damage, supports heart health, and strengthens immunity.
✨ In Sri Lankan culture, cardamom is not only a luxury spice in cooking and tea but also a heritage ingredient in Ayurveda, symbolizing both wellness and refinement.
