Minimum Shelf Life: 5 years
Plant Part: Seeds
Perfume Note: Middle
Aroma: Warm aromatic with a distinctive strong, sweet, warm spicy scent
Blends well with: 'aphrodisiac essential oils' such as Cedarwood, Rose Otto or Patchouli. Also harmonious with Black Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf, Clove Bud, Coriander, Davana, Elemi, Fir Needle Siberian, Frankincense, Orange Sweet, Ginger, Grapefruit Pink, Jasmine sambac, Lemongrass, Lime, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang Complete
Our new Cardamom essential oil organically farmed and hydrodistilled in Guatemala has a pronounced sweet spicy energy with a delicious warm aromatic note.
Cardamom essential oil, sometimes also called cardamon, is well regarded for use in sensual or aphrodisiac blends. It is also reputed to combat nausea, digestive problems, wind and heartburn. Cardamom can also be used as a bath oil and is especially good in winter for colds and chills or massaged onto the stomach and upper body when blended with a
carrier oil. This hydrodistilled Cardamom essential oil has a strong aroma so should be used in moderation.
Batch specific GC/MS analysis for this essential oil is available by clicking on the green tab above.
Aromatherapy use: antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, colic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, fatigue, halitosis, stress, stimulant, tonic, warming, aphrodisiac, spasms, nervousness, mental fatigue, nausea, uplifting, stimulates appetite
General use: Oil diffusers, potpourri, as a blending ingredient for adding pure essential oil essence to massage oil, perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, soap making, candle making
Contraindications: non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing