Cardamom Essential Oil - 10ml

Cardamom Essential Oil - 10ml

Name: Cardamom

Common Names: Cardamom, green cardamom, small cardamom

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton

Family: Zingiberaceae

Plant Part Used: Seeds

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Perfumery Note: Top

Aromatic Intensity: Strong

Aromatic Description: Sweet, spicy, warm, slightly camphoaceous, becoming balsamic, woody towards the end

Colour/Characteristics:  Colourless to pale yellow liquid 

Main Chemical Constituents:  1,8 cineole, sabinene, limonene, myrcene, α-pinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, α-terpinol, α-terpinyl acetate, linalyl acetate

Blends Well With: Bergamot, black pepper, lemon, lemon myrtle, pine, sandalwood, ylang ylang

Properties/Uses: Antimicrobial, antispasmodic, digestive, heapatoprotective, stomachic, antiseptic, carminative, cephalic, diuretic, expectorant, general tonic, stimulant.  Caramom essential oil may be used to treat digestive complaints, colic, stomach cramps, dyspepsia, flatulence, stomach spasms, stomach upset, nausea, indigestion, slow or sluggish digestion, respiratory conditions, bronchitis, congestion, respiratory infections, muscular aches and pains and joint pain or stiffness.

Energetics: Cardamom essential oil may be used to help treat the symptoms of nervous exhaustion, depression, anxiety, mental fatigue or sluggishness, poor concentration and lack of vital energy, over thinking and heavy worries.  Cardamom may help with elevating clarity, motivation, focus, courage and confidence.  It can help by offering strength, encouragement and endurance.  When we are feeling heavy with worries or overburdened with responsibilities, cardamom offers its wisdom and strength helping us to re-find our love of life.

Use: Diffuser, direct inhalation, bath, massage, ointment, oil vaporiser, oil burner.  Is not generally used in skin care.

Safety: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising.  No contraindications known.  Has GRAS status.

Conservation Status: Not listed

We do not recommend these products as a replacement for traditional medicine.

Do Not Ingest.

Do Not Use Undiluted.

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

Discontinue Use If Irritation Occurs.