Why I Started Adding Cardamom to My Morning Routine
I used to think cardamom was just another spice — the kind you occasionally notice in chai or maybe in a fancy dessert. But over the last few months, I’ve fallen deep into the world of Ayurveda, and let me tell you… cardamom is not just a spice. It’s a wellness tool. A ritual. A secret weapon, even.
I first got curious after reading an article that talked about how cardamom is used in Ayurveda to balance digestion and soothe the mind. Here's the full article if you're interested:
https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1281-what-are-the-benefits-of-cardamom-in-ayurveda-and-daily-life
(That’s the only time I’ll link it — but it's worth a read if you're serious about holistic health.)
The article, from a site called Ask Ayurveda, made a few points that stuck with me: cardamom can balance all three doshas, it helps strengthen digestive fire (Agni), and it even has calming effects on the nervous system. That last part really hit home for me. I’ve been feeling that low-level, background stress that just lingers — and if a pinch of spice could ease that? Count me in.
Then I started noticing more people talking about it. On Threads, someone shared a super simple post-meal ritual with cardamom that just made so much sense:
https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DMfnK5Lh7Qb
And a Facebook post I came across listed five small reasons to chew a pod after eating — all super practical stuff like breath freshening and gas relief:
https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1065155509097753
The more I explored, the more I saw how cardamom isn’t just some niche thing. It’s being embraced across different platforms and lifestyles. On Instagram, I saw this quiet, peaceful photo of someone using cardamom tea for emotional clarity:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMfnLbNN79_/
On Pinterest, I found a pin loaded with creative uses — from cardamom-infused ghee to detox-friendly snacks:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919625820005
One of my favorite finds was on X (formerly Twitter). Someone just laid it out plainly: cardamom is a go-to for digestion and anxiety. No fuss. No fluff. Just solid, helpful advice:
https://x.com/1857364984759541760/status/1948390258237661300
Even professionals are weighing in. A recent post on LinkedIn broke down how science is finally catching up with tradition. Cardamom’s benefits for blood pressure, inflammation, and even cholesterol were backed up by real data:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ask-ayurveda_cardamom-offers-remarkable-benefits-backed-activity-7354156026033532928-QzJM?
Since then, I’ve started adding ground cardamom to my tea every morning. Just a pinch. Sometimes I chew a pod after dinner. The taste is strong, but the habit is grounding. I feel clearer. Less heavy. More in tune with my body — and yes, my digestion has improved. Whether it's placebo or real benefit doesn’t matter much to me anymore. It’s the ritual I care about.