Cardamom

Product Details

Botanical name

Elettaria cardamomum maton

Extraction method / Source

Steam distillation / Seeds

Aroma

Sweet spicy, balsamic with floral undertones

Note classification

Middle

Odor Intensity

4

Key constituents

1,8 Cineol, Alpha-terpinyl acetate, Limonene,

Plant description

Botanical family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger)

Growing Practices

Cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

Properties

Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic (Battaglia, 2003, Schnaubelt, 2011).

Please refer to the Glossary for terms which may be new to you.

Uses / Benefits

Aphrodisiac, energizing,warming, reduces coughing, improves alertness, helps to relieve flatulence and bloating. Adds a rich, warm spicy note to natural perfumes.

Fragrant influences

Aphrodisiac; energizing, improves alertness

Modes of Administration

Topical: massage, compress, bath, skin care.

Inhalation: direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporizer.

Blends well with

Bay, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba (May Chang), Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

Safety

Nontoxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing (Battaglia, 2003)

Notice

This information is for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Although we strive to provide information which is accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information.

Precautions

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References

Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Second Edition, 2003. The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Brisbane, Australia

Green, Mindy, Natural Perfumes, 1999. Interweave Press, Loveland, CO.

International Fragrance Research Association, http://www.ifraorg.org/en-us/standards (January 5, 2016)

Schnaubelt, Kurt, The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils: The Science of Aromatherapy, 2011. Healing Arts Press, Rochester, VT.

Tourles, Stephanie L., Hands On Healing Remedies, 2012. Storey Publishing, North Adams, MA.

United States Food and Drug Administration, HHS, 182.1 Substances That Are Generally Recognized as Safe, 182.20 Essential oils, Oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates), http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/CFR-2012-title21-vol3-sec182 (January 28, 2016)

Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, 1991. New World Library, Novato, California

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