Considered to be one of the world’s oldest spices, cardamom has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for calming intestinal cramps and other digestive problems. Once used in love potions, cardamom is calming and warming. It is commonly used as a culinary spice in both sweet and savory dishes. Native to Asia, cardamom is a close relative to ginger and turmeric. Like turmeric and ginger, cardamom brings warmth physically and emotionally.