One of the most luxurious scents you will ever encounter... cardamom transports your soul to another dimension...
| Extraction Method: |
Steam Distilled |
| Part of Plant: |
Seeds |
| Country of Origin: |
India |
| Growing Method: |
Cultivated |
| Description: |
A perennial, reed-like herb, Cardamom grows wild and is cultivated in India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 4 metres (13 feet) and has long, green silky blades, small yellowy flowers, with a violet tip and a large fleshy rhizome, similar to ginger. Oblong grey fruits follow the flowers, each containing many seeds. There are two main origins for Cardamom - India and Guatemala. The best is a matter of choice by the buyer. |
| Aromatic Description: |
When opening the bottle you get a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance with a woody-balsamic undertone. |
| Aroma Family: |
Fruitie/Spicie |
| Strength of Aroma: |
Medium |
| Colour: |
Colourless to light brown |
| Consistency: |
Thin |
| Aromatic Note: |
Top |
| Evaporation Rate: |
0.5 - 3 hours |
| Blends well with: |
Rose, Frankincense, Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cloves, Labdanum, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Caraway, Neroli |
| Blending Factor: |
3 |
| Body Systems: |
Digestive, Nervous, Respiratory, Skin care |
| Therapeutic Actions: |
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, general tonic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic (nerves) |
| Clinically Proven: |
Antimicrobial, antispasmodic, digestive, hepatoprotective, stomachic |
| Common Uses: |
Cardamom is particularly helpful for the digestive system. It works as a laxative and soothes colic, wind, dyspepsia and nausea., even pregnancy nausea. It warms the stomach and helps with heartburn. As a massage oil or diluted in the bath, Cardamom oil can assist the digestive system, coughs and as a general tonic.
Cardamom is lovely to breathe in when you're feeling congested - it helps to ease breathing and lift your spirits.
It's considered to be soothing on the central nervous system, helping to relieve nervous exhaustion and depression. It helps to clear a busy mind and can enhance clarity and confidence when feeling overwhelmed or unfocused with work and study projects.
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| Skincare / Perfumery: |
Extensively used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes. |
| Best form of Application: |
To skin - Massage, compress, bath, ointment, skin care
Inhalation – direct inhalation, sniffy tube, diffuser, oil vaporiser
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| Personality Profile: |
Comforting and emotionally nourishing, cardamom is a nurturer. |
| Energetics and Subtle Aromatherapy: |
Cardamom is a positive energy that helps pick you up when you're floundering or anxious, or life suddenly seems out of control. It's warming energy helps bring you back into focus and on track with your goals/projects. Some say it's a Yang energy, however I feel it is more a Yin/Yang balancer. |
| Astral Profile: |
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
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| Chakra: |
Sacral, Solar plexus |
| Colour Therapy: |
Gold, Pink, Green, Blue, Violet |
| Magical Influences: |
Love, Sex, Clarity, Encouragement, Enthusiasm |
| History: |
Cardamom has long been used as a domestic spice in India, Europe and Middle Eastern countries. It has also been used in both Chinese and Indian medicine for over 3,000 years. Hippocrates recommnended the seeds for halitosis as well as other digestive disturbances.
One of the oldest spices known to us, Cardamom is comparable with saffron and vanilla for price and sensory perception and was an important trade item in ancient times. |
| Shelf life: |
Users can expect a minimum shelf life of 2-3 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).
Current Batch exp. Apr 2024
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| Cautions: |
Flammable. Non-irritant, non-sensitising. |
Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.
Sourced from
Battaglia, S. (2020). Aromatherapy and Chakras. Black Pepper Creative Pty Ltd, Australia.
Battaglia, S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 3rd Edition. Black Pepper Creative Pty Ltd, Australia, 2018
Battaglia, S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition. The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
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Wildwood, C. (1994). Create Your Own Perfumes using Essential Oils. Piatkus, UK.
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