Latin Name: ellataria cardamomum
Plant Part: seed
Method of Production: CO2 extraction
Class: monoterpene ester
Country of Origin: Guatemala
Rating Code: PF
Cardamom is a spice from the seeds of plants in the genera Elettaria in the family Zingiberaceae native to India. They are recognized by their small seed pods, triangular in cross-section and spindle-shaped, with a thin, papery outer shell and small black seeds.
This oil has the aroma of freshly dried cardamom pods, far superior to the comparatively flat steam distilled variety. This CO2 is a deep yellow, rich and viscous oil, primarily of a middle note. The aroma is spicy, fruity, warm and wonderfully rich and complex, seeming to appeal to those who found no particular oil's aroma very wondrous before.
Dimensions of Cardamom:
To assist interweaving the spiritual with the physical. Tonic effect that is good for the stomach. Eases spasms and pain. Gentle for use with children in place of ginger.
a. Scentsation: Spicy, fruity warm scent.
b. Physical Healing: antiseptic, digestive stimulant, carminative, stomachic, diuretic, antispasmodic, expectorant
c. Emotional Healing: to encourage clarity, concentration, direction, motivation, straightforwardness, enthusiasm, confidence and courage.
Blends with:
Rose, Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud, Caraway and Cedarwood.