Blood Pressure

As a diuretic and fiber rich spice, cardamom significantly lowers blood pressure. it is also an excellent source of iron and manganese. 100 g pods contain 13.97 mg or 175% of daily required levels of iron. Iron is required for red blood cell formation and cellular metabolism. Manganese is a co factor for the enzyme, superoxide dismutase, which is a very powerful free radical scavenger.