short description of black Cardamom, Black cardamom is dried over an open fire creating a distinct smoky aroma and flavor. this spice also has notes of resin and camphor as well as menthol, a slightly minty aroma that provides balance to an other wise funky flavor. uses: the whole pods and seeds are used for spices, consumed raw, fried, due to its heady notes black cardamom is a component of gram masala and used extensively for cooking dal, soup, meat, tandooris and vegetable dishes also commonly use beverage sweet like rice, pudding, tea, and coffee,. benefits: it helps with digestive and respiratory problems also black cardamom have very anti-inflammatory properties.