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Thai Cardamom: Bridging Centuries of Healing Wisdom and Modern Science
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Known locally as “กระวานไทย” and scientifically as Amomum krervanh Pierre ex Gagnep, Thai cardamom has held a revered place in Southeast Asian kitchens and apothecaries for centuries. With a pungent aroma and a lineage traced to the Zingiberaceae, or ginger family, this modest spice has been at the core of both Thai culinary arts and traditional medicine. Researchers are now looking beyond its fragrance, finding that ancient Thai wisdom may be holding new answers for 21st-century health challenges. What is the truth behind the folklore, and which claims stand up to rigorous scientific inquiry?
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