Cardamom can ease inflammation and protect your cells against something called oxidative stress, an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants that can lead to a number of medical issues. It can also help your body handle insulin better. Keep your blood pressure healthy. From a spiritual perspective, cardamom has a sattvic (pure essence) quality. It promotes a healthy for of prana (the lifeforce energy), while also soothing the nervous system. Cardamom is known to relieve anxiety and tension, evoke calmness, counter lethargy and boost the spirits.