Cardamom Oil

Cardamom Oil is extracted from Elettaria cardomomum (also known as Elettaria cardomomum var. cardomomum) of the Zingiberaceae family and is also known as cardamomi, cardomum and mysore cardomom.Oil propertiesCardamom Oil is clear to pale yellow in colour and slightly watery in viscosity. The oil has the aroma of freshly dried cardamom pods.Origin Cardamom is a perennial reed-like herb and is cultivated in India & Sri Lanka.It grows up to 4 meters (13 feet) high and has long, green silky blades, small yellowy flowers with a violet tip and a large fleshy rhizome, similar to ginger. Oblong gray fruits follow the flowers, each containing many seeds.Cardamom was well known in ancient times and the Egyptians used it in perfumes and incense and chewed it to whiten their teeth, while the Romans used it for their stomachs when they over-indulged.ExtractionThe essential oil of Cardamom is extracted by steam distillation from the seeds of the fruit gathered just before they are ripe. The yield is 1-5 %.Therapeutic propertiesThe therapeutic properties of cardamom oil are antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and tonic.Aromatherapy UsesIt helpful in digestive system. It works as a laxative and soothes colic and nausea. It warms the stomach and helps with heartburn. It can be used in coughs and as a gernal tonic Blending Property Rose, Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cloves, Caraway and Cedarwood etcCardamom oil is most beneficial to the digestive system, but can also help with the treatment of coughs, and a general feeling of not feeling that well.