Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum)

Description

Derived from the seeds of the popular kitchen spice, Cardamom essential oil is often used both to flavor food and beverages and for its calm and relaxing aroma. Cardamom essential oil also has an invigorating effect on the skin and offers a unique cooling sensation when applied topically.

Major Active Compounds

1,8 - cineole, alpha-terpinyl acetate, sabinene and beta - linalool

Country of Origin

Sri Lanka

Aromatic Profile

Warm sweet, spicy top notes and woody with balsamic undertones

Attributes

Calming, clarifying

Collection Method

Steam Distillation of Cardamom Seeds 

Blends Well With

Bay, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, cinnamon, lemon, lemongrass, orange,vetiver and ylang ylang.

Main Therapeutic Properties

Analgesic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, stimulant