(Elletaria cardamomum)
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
Oil Quality: Certified Organic
Method of Extraction: Steam-distillation of seeds
Cardamom is warming and grounding with a spicy, woody aroma.
Benefits:
- Warming
- Gentle tonic for the nervous system
- May assist in lessening effects from inflammatory respiratory conditions, such as bronchitis
- May aid colic, cramps, dyspepsia
- Can help stimulate the appetite
- May help anorexia
- May reduce acid reflux, heartburn and ulcers
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antispasmodic
- Increases circulation
- May lower high blood pressure
Compatibilities:
- Bay, bergamot, black pepper, caraway, cedarwood, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, fennel, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lemon, lemongrass, litsea cubeba, labdanum, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, petitgrain, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang ylang
Suggested Uses:
- Improved Circulation Bath - Mix 3 drops Cardamom, 4 drops Orange and 2 drops Sandalwood with 3 Tbsp Jojoba or Almond carrier oil and swish into bath water.
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
