Description Cardamom may help with things like high blood pressure, weight loss, and infection, but more research is necessary. You can add it when cooking, but ask your doctor before trying cardamom supplements or extracts. Cardamom is a spice with an intense, slightly sweet flavor that some people compare to mint. It originated in India but is available worldwide today and used in both sweet and savory recipes. The seeds, oils and extracts of cardamom are thought to have impressive medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries
