Ever since I began writing my cardamom article, the aroma of this enchanting spice has wafted through our house. It’s likely the result of the cardamom being strewn on the dining table for hours for the photo shoot as well as the pile of cardamom pods I placed upon my desk in the makeshift talismanic ritual I did when I posted the article, the first in my “Let Food Be Your Medicine” series. Yet, what’s probably making the greatest contributions to the billowing fragrance is the cardamon-infused coffee that I now brew every morning and even some afternoons.
With the essence of cardamom still surrounding me—and therefore still very much on my mind—I thought I’d write a follow-up blog post about another way to enjoy it in your healing repertoire: cardamom essential oil (made from green cardamom, Elletaria cardamomum). While not one of the more commonly found essential oils, cardamom can be a great addition to your personal apothecary. Read More…
