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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Cardamom, black Brihat ela

Also known as: badi elaichi

Smoky, warming counterpart to green cardamom; stronger action on kapha and the respiratory tract.

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Cardamom, black — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Cardamom, black — Rasa: Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Smoky, warming counterpart to green cardamom; stronger action on kapha and the respiratory tract.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Use whole pods in slow-cooked savory dishes; too assertive for sweets — that is green cardamom's role.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Karpuradi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • garam masala
  • dal makhani and hearty stews
  • biryani

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (regular use)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Cardamom, black

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 pod (0g):

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