the queen of spices, green (hara)
cardamom typically grows in southern
India as pods on a six-foot-tall shrub.
One of the most valued and costliest
spices in the world, it contains twenty-
five volatile oils. Key among these is
cineole, which is also found in bay
leaves. Cineole is being studied for its
many benefits, which include aiding
digestion, getting rid of bad breath,
inhibiting the growth of ulcers, and
preventing colon cancer. It’s the primary
flavor in traditional Indian tea, well-
spiced basmati rice, meat stews, and
desserts like kheer. White cardamom is
just green cardamom that has been
chemically bleached. It’s used in Eastern
European baking and in sauces where
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