Cardamon, Black (Alpinia oxyphylla)

Alpinia oxyphylla

Unit size: 1 ounce

Origin: China

Form: Whole seeds

Other names: Kravan, Java cardamom, Bengal cardamom, Siamese cardamom, white or red cardamom, cardamon, cardamum

Esoteric Uses: Brings eloquence, idealistic artistic beauty, female aphrodisiac, attracts men to the idealistic beauty of the woman

Esoteric Associations: Venus, Water

Incense Aroma: Husks like sugar-spearmint, inner seed like an exotic pepper - like myrrh mixed with a clean mint with a slight pepper when burned

Black cardamom has an intense smoky and slightly earthy flavor which is distinctly different from green cardamom. It is a very important spice in Indian cuisine where it is generally used in savory dishes and pickles. Like green cardamom either the entire seed pod or just the seeds themselves can be used.

This is herb grade cardamom.