Idukki Cardamom/ Elachi/ Elakkay

Cardamom, sometimes cardamon or cardamum, is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberaceae. Crowned the Queen of Spices and rightly so this little seeds of infinite aroma and unparalleled taste is a Global favourite.

The seeds, oil and extracts of Cardamom have been used for ages in traditional medicine as breath freahners and to treat bronchitis, sinusitis, ulcers, sore throat and liver ailments. It's anti oxidant and diuretic effects help in lowering blood pressure.