Cardamom is a popular spice that comes in the form of dried pods that contain small seeds with a very strong flavor. It is widely used in Asian cuisine and in the Middle East region. It is even called the king of spices. The third most expensive type of spice in the world after vanilla and saffron, it contains many minerals important to the health of the body in general, such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, sulfur, and manganese, in addition to its content of vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, and vitamin C.