Description

Cardamom is a member of the ginger family and is a reed like plant that grows all year round in mountainous tropical regions with long, lush, green leaves and a beautiful flower. From cardamom's new stalks shoot blooms and little pods which are the vessels for the precious seeds. These seeds are then processed into oil so you can enjoy.

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum

Aroma Description: Spicy, warm, balsamic

Origin: India

Therapeutic Properties: Gas relief (carminative), digestive, stimulant, mind / mental improving (cephalic), reduces muscle spasms (antispasmodic), digestive, antibacterial, diuretic (encourages urination), astringent (substance that causes tissues to shrink, often for reducing oil in pores for example), antioxidant, aphrodisiac, antifungal, antiseptic pulmonary / lungs (stops or slows growth of microorganisms), antidepressant, and more.

Note: Middle

Plant Part Used: Seeds

Extraction Method: Steam distilled

CAS Number: 8000-66-6

Certificate of Analysis: Available upon request

Credits: The information provided, has been extracted from books written by Beverley Hawkins, (West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy) Vancouver, Canada. Hawkins, B. (1999). West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy.