Exploring Cardamom: The Multifaceted Queen of Spices

3. Naturally Freshens Breath

Many people suffer from bad breath, but Cardamom can help eliminate that. The residents of India chew cardamom pods for this reason. The pods are not only tasty but they also freshen breath. One of the elements of the cardamom pod oil is cineole which is a potent antiseptic that kills the germs that cause bad breath. Cineole also treats other infections in the mouth. Its effect on bad breath is such a success that some companies have started using Cardamom as an ingredient in their chewing gum products. Bad breath has no chance when cardamom is in town.