Cardamom family: Zingiberaceae

CARDAMON OIL (Elettaria cardamomum)
Sweet, spicy, woodsy, warming
Latin Name: Elettaria Cardamomum
Extraction: Steam distilled
Plant Origin: Dried ripe fruit
Color: Clear to pale yellow
Country of Origin: Guatemala
Grade: Therapeutic

Synonyms: Elettaria cardomomun var. cardomomum, cardomom, cardomom, cardamomi, cardomum, musore cardomom

Characteristics: A colourless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance and a woody-balsamic undertone.

Blends well with: Rose, olibanum, orange, bergamot, cinnamon, cloves, caraway, ylang ylang, labdanum, cedarwood, orange blossom and oriental bases in general.

Medicinal Properties: Antiseptic, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, astringent, antispasmodic, digestive, diuretic, settles digestive, helps with flatulence, stimulate saliva, tonic
Safety Precautions: Nontoxic, nonirritant, non-sensitizing. Do not take internally.

Cardamom, also spelled Cardamom and Cardomom, is a gentle oil ideal for colic, cramps, indigestion, vomiting, nausea, mental fatigue and nervous strain. It is mainly used as a digestive remedy because of its soothing, antispasmodic properties. It has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It has a warming quality similar to ginger. In India, cardamon is reported to be an aphrodisiac.

Physical Benefits:

Asthma
Bronchitis
Colds
Colitis
Emphysema
Flu
Gastric spasms
Indigestion
Stress-related allergies
Varicose veins
Vomiting

Psycho-Emotional Benefits:

Clear mental fatigue
Calm nervous strain
Lower anxiety
Lessen stress

Bath, Massage, Diffuse, Compress

Diffuse, massage or use as a compress for pains, stomach cramps, colic, heartburn, indigestion or fatigue. Add with a carrier to bath to relieve fatigue and soothe nerves.

Aromatherapy is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have a health condition, consult your health care provider. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your health care provider before using any aromatherapy products. Do not take essential oils internally. Keep essential oils and all aromatherapy products out of the reach of children.