小豆蔻 Cardamom
原创 Anjani 蜂鸟健康TheHummingBird 2020-09-20原文
小豆蔻是一种非常棒的药用香料，具有与肉桂和生姜类似的健康属性，富含铁、锰、钙和镁等矿物质，具有杀菌、麻醉、抗痉挛、抗病毒和抗氧化功效。小豆蔻具有很好的呼吸系统疗愈效果，是一种天然祛痰剂，可以缓解肺部和鼻窦内的充血和痰液。
小豆蔻也非常适合消化系统，能够刺激食欲、缓解胀气、恶心、消化不良和痉挛。同时还能消灭消化道中任何食物上的有害细菌，有助于防止食物中毒和胃痛。小豆蔻的豆荚含有一种名为柠檬烯的化合物（通常存在于柑橘皮中），已被证明可以溶解含有胆固醇的胆结石，缓解胃灼热和胃食管反流症，并预防乳腺癌、结肠癌、肝癌和胃癌。
小豆蔻还含有一些有助于防止血液中形成血凝块的化合物，这对于患有深静脉血栓、狼疮、中风的人或孕妇来说，是一种重要的药物；同时对于心肌病、纤维肌痛、眩晕、耳鸣、口臭、哮喘、尿路感染以及痉挛或抽搐症状也非常有益。
小豆蔻是很好的利尿剂，可以减少腹胀（气）、水潴留、肿胀和浮肿。可以咀嚼小豆蔻的豆荚以减轻牙齿和牙龈疼痛并防止感染。小豆蔻可以用于烧菜，也可以将4个小豆蔻放入2杯水中煮30分钟，加入生蜂蜜一起喝。同时可以在茶中添加肉桂、生姜或丁香，以获得额外的健康益处。
Cardamom
Cardamom is a wonderful medicinal spice that has similar health properties as those of cinnamon and ginger. It is rich in minerals such as iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium. It also contains antiseptic, anesthetic, antispasmodic, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. Cardamom is an excellent spice for the respiratory system and works as a natural expectorant in relieving congestion and phlegm from the lungs and sinus passages.
Cardamom is also great for the digestive system and stimulates the appetite as well as ease gas, nausea, indigestion, and cramping. It also helps to kill off any food borne bacteria in the digestive tract which helps to protect against food poisoning and gastric distress. Cardamom pods contain a compound called limonene which is usually found in citrus peels and is known to dissolve cholesterol containing gallstones, relive heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), and prevent against breast, colon, liver, and stomach cancer.
Cardamom also contains several compounds that helps to prevent blood clots from forming in the blood stream, making is an important medicinal for those concerned with deep vein thrombosis, lupus, strokes, or pregnancy. It is also a highly beneficial spice for cardiomyopathy, fibromyalgia, vertigo, tinnitus, halitosis, asthma, urinary tract infections, and spasms or convulsions.
Cardamom works well as a diuretic and can reduce bloating, water retention, swelling, and edema. Cardamom pods can be chewed on in order to relieve tooth and gum pain and prevent infection. Cardamom is often used in sweet and savory dishes and can be prepared as a delicious, warming tea by placing 4 cardamom pods in 2 cups of water and simmer for 30 minutes, sweeten with raw honey if desired.
Cinnamon, ginger, or cloves can be added to the tea for additional health benefits. Cardamom can be found as whole pods or powdered online or at your local health food or grocery store.
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