Cardamom Constituents:Volatile oil (3-6%, containing terpene and terpineol), cineol, starch, gum

Cardamom Oil Description

Cardamom oil is a mild stimulant with a sensual quality that was often used in Eastern aphrodisiacs. It has a sweet, spicy, camphor-like aroma with floral undertones that is lightly warming and refreshing. The oil is clear, and relatively expensive. It blends well with most essences, especially bergamot, frankincense, ylang ylang, cedarwood and coriander.

congestion *Energizing *Grounding *teeth *Warming/Relaxing *

Cardamom is a close relative of ginger, the fruits contain small reddish-brown seeds from which the essential oil is extracted.

Cardamom is perhaps the best source of a phytochemical called cineole, which helps break up chest congestion and gives the entire central nervous system a boost, making it useful in aromatherapy treatments for colds and congestion. Cardamom oil kills the bacteria responsible for bad breath, and is well know for relief of nausea.