Cardamom is used in cuisines all over the world. The Scandinavians use cardamom for patties, the Indians use it to flavor curries and cookies. Green cardamom is an ingredient in the Arabic - Gahawa. It is also one of the ingredients of masala chai tea, an Indian spiced tea. Cardamom has been used for thousands of years to aid digestion. It is often mixed with other spices to relieve discomfort, nausea, and vomiting. The most researched property of cardamom when it comes to relieving stomach problems is its possible ability to heal ulcers.