Cardamom tea \"herb bible\"
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Cardamom Seeds water | |
| ½ | cup | Milk |
| 2 | drops | Vanilla (to 3 drops) |
| Honey | ||
Directions
For indigestion, mix 15 pulverized seeds in ½ cup hot water. Add 1 ounce of fresh ginger root and a cinnamon stick. Simmer 15 minutes over low heat. Add ½ cup milk and simmer 10 more minutes. Add 2 to 3 drops of vanilla. Sweeten with honey. Drink 1 to 2 cups daily.
Grown in India, Cardamom pungent, aromatic seeds contain a large amount of volatile oil that helps stimulate digestion and relieve gas. A mild stimulant, cardamom is a standard ingredient in curry.
"Herb Bible" by Earl Mindell, A Fireside Book, page 177 Simon & Schuster ISBN 0-671-76113-7 1992