Cardamom is another rather exotic spice from the Far East. It is powdered from the seeds of the plant and used in medicines and spices. Cardamom is high in a chemical known as cineole. This is also an expectorant, something that helps induce a productive cough to clear the lungs. Obviously, such can be helpful in addressing symptoms that involve the lungs.
Sources suggest trying it to breathe easier in allergies and emphysema attacks.
It's also identified as helpful in relaxing digestion and fighting a nervous stomach or irritable bowel syndrome. Cardamom is a soothing tonic that makes a calming night-time beverage when stirred into a cup of warm milk along with a little ginger. It is a favorite of ayurveda and a common additive to Indian cuisine. It also leaves the breath fresh and the gums healthy. Ginger is my favorite when it comes to the islands, both Gilligan's and the Keys.