Cardamom is one of the spices used in Indonesia’s traditional jamu industry. Jamu is an herb that has been used for centuries in Indonesia to maintain good health. The jamu industry uses cardamom to add flavor to various jamu remedies such as cholesterol jamu and uric acid jamu. Cardamom is also often used as a cooking spice.

Global demand for cardamom oil is also increasing. Guatemala is now one of the largest producers of cardamom, along with India. Cardamom is used in the perfume and pharmaceutical industries (flavoring and carminative). In the food industry, cardamom is used to flavor pickles, meats, and canned soups.