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Health Benefits Consuming black cardamom helps in various digestive disorders and also helps in fighting stomach ulcers. It also keeps the acids in the stomach under proper control. It also improves your appetite and helps in maintaining good heart health as well. It also keeps issues of gas and bloating at bay. In traditional Chinese medicine, cardamom is used to treat digestive issues as well as the symptoms of a cold. Studies have shown cardamom to have anti-inflammatory properties.1 Additionally, the spice has been shown to help prevent cancer. Storage As with most spices, black cardamom should be stored in a well-sealed container away from light and heat. The pods will remain fresh for about a year while the ground black cardamom will retain its flavor for only a few months. Uses Of Black Cardamon For Cooking As mentioned earlier, Black Cardamom is a very popular spice used to make Indian curries and many other dishes. The large pods are used in whole form or maybe slightly pounded to flatten it and expose the seeds inside.