Home remedy — kitchen traditionHome remedySafety level: Gentle household or food-level use
Gentle Cardamom Sip
One or two crushed cardamom pods steeped in warm water and sipped slowly.
Also known as: Elaichi water, Cardamom infusion
Overview
One or two green cardamom pods are lightly crushed, steeped in a cup of hot water for a few minutes and sipped slowly. A very mild preparation suitable when the stomach feels sensitive.
What it is traditionally used for
A very mild sip when the stomach feels unsettled.
Ingredients used
- Cardamom(Ela)Primary
Who it may suit
- adults
- teens
- children over 3
Minimum age: 36 months.
Safety essentials
One of the mildest options here, but it does not address the cause. Severe pain, vomiting blood or black stools require urgent medical care.
Who should avoid it
- People with gallstones
- Anyone allergic to cardamom
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Culinary amounts are customary in pregnancy.
Children: Give a weak, cooled version in small amounts to children over 3.
Stop and seek medical care if
- Severe or persistent abdominal pain
- Vomiting blood
- Black stools
- Chest pain or breathlessness
Evidence note
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