Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum) Powder

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum) Powder HERB COMMON NAME :  Cardamom HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Elettaria Cardamomum OTHER NAMES :  Cinnamon palm, Cardamon, Bastard Cardamom, Grains of Paradise, Pai-Tou, Sha-Ren, Elachi, Ela, Capalaga, Malabar Cardamom FAMILY :  Zingiberales ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Water Planet: Venus Direction:  West Zodiac Sign:  Taurus Chakra:  5th Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) Energy:  Yin Gender: Feminine Rune:  Gebo Deity or God / Goddess Association:  the Erzulie, Hecate   Parts Used:  Seed pods Description:  The word “cardamom” is derived from the Latin cardamomum, itself derived from the Greek kardamomon, which was derived from the name for a kind of an Indian spice plant.  This large-leafed perennial member of the ginger family is harvested for its seedpods, which consists of three chambers that contain an aromatic, pungent seed. Cardamom seed is a staple seasoning in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, in which it is used to flavor meat, vegetables, baked goods, coffee and other beverages. The spice is also a constituent in gahwa, a festive coffee blend that has become recognized as a symbol of hospitality in Indian households. Historical Uses:  pain relief, uplift mood, improve digestion, improve mental clarity, improve memory, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, calmative, carminative, nervine, pectoral, stomachic, indigestion, intestinal cramp, flatulence, dyspepsia, nausea, gastric migraine, constipation, IBS, colitis, Crohn’s disease, muscular cramps and strains, muscular spasm, bronchial congestion, exhaustion, mental fatigue, rest, relaxation, peace of mind, alleviate anger Mystical Attributes:  Cardamom is believed to be of magical use in bringing about good luck in love affairs and sexual relationships.  Chew some cardamom seeds before talking to a potential new lover.  Cardamom seeds can also be added to lust drawing sachets.  This is also useful in any situation calling for eloquence when you must charm your audience, such as when doing a speech or presentation.  Cardamom is a stimulating herb that relaxes the body and clarifies the mind and should be used in any situation where these are needed. The ground seeds are added to warmed wine for a quick lust potion.  They are also baked into apple pies for a wonderful amatory pastry. Burn Cardamom incense in love spells.  Add to a love bath ritual.  Use as an ingredient in spells and formulas related to Venus. Mystical Intentions:  good luck, love affairs, sexual relationships, new lover, inviting lust, doing a speech, making a presentation, relaxation, clarity, sexual energy, fertility Other Uses: Many traditional Indian dishes feature different varieties of cardamom. Elettaria, or green cardamom, is combined with condensed milk and sugar to make sweets called mithai. Green Cardamom is used to flavor coffee and teas, most notably Masala chai. Green Cardamon is commonly used to flavor meats, poultry, seafood, vegetable dishes, soups and sauces. Cardamom is an important ingredient in coffee in many cultures. For Arabic coffee, seeds are ground and added to coffee grounds before brewing or pods are steeped in the coffee itself. In Bedouin tradition, cardamom pods are placed in the spout of the coffee pot so just the right amount of cardamom flavor is added as the coffee is being poured. In Ethiopia, coffee beans are roasted together with cardamom seeds and other spices immediately before the coffee is prepared.   Taste & Smell:  Cardamom has a unique flavor and aroma, which can be described as warm, smoky, floral, spicy, citrusy and sweet.  It has a warm, pungent and slightly lemony flavor with low notes of sweetness, and an almost balsamic aroma with subtle citrus notes. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Cardamom is native to southeastern Asia from India south to Sri Lanka and east to Malaysia and western Indonesia, where it grows in tropical rainforests.  In cooler climates it is grown indoors as a houseplant. It grows in a thick clump of up to 20 leafy shoots. It can reach a height of between 2 to almost 6 m. The leaves are dark green, long and sword-shaped. The underside is paler and may have a covering of tiny hairs. The flowers form on a long flowering stalk which can grow to more than 1 m long. They are both male and female and are pale green. One of the petals is white and streaked with violet.  The fruit are pale green to yellow and elongated oval-shape. Each fruit has 3 chambers filled with small aromatic seeds, each about 3 mm long. The fruits and seeds dry to a straw-brown color. Cardamom prefers a rich, loamy, slightly acidic soil. For best results, fertilize or amend soil with minerals phosphorus and potassium.  The smaller seeds should be sown in a light but rich soil buried approximately 1/8″ beneath the surface of the soil. Cardamom requires a steady supply of moisture and will not tolerate drought. If growing in a greenhouse, it should be kept humid. Cardamom is not tolerant of cold and should be kept in a location with many hours of partial or indirect sunlight. Cardamom requires approximately 3 years of growth to produce capsules containing seeds. After the flowers mature, they will gradually dry out as capsule develops. These can be collected when capsules begin to turn green, and later dried on screens over the course of 6-7 days. Turn frequently. The seeds can be collected once pods are dry and easy to break open. Place pods into a bowl, and carefully thresh by applying light pressure to break up dried seed pod. Separate seed from chaff by winnowing with a small fan, or by placing into a medium screen and gently shaking back and forth while lightly pressing extraneous matter through. The flavor of all cardamoms is best preserved when stored as whole pods since the seeds remain intact, although the pods are also ground into a spice Store seeds in a sealed container in a dry, cool location out of direct sunlight.   Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. 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