Cardamom essential oil is a spicy uplifting oil with extraordinary properties to help with stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Typically used as a seasoning to help further the taste of foods. Cardamom essential oil is known to reduce muscle spasms, neutralize the adverse effects of chemotherapy, quench nausea. Its therapeutic properties include an antiseptic, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, astringent, digestive, stomachic, stimulant, and diuretic substance.
Country of Origin:
India
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Zingiberaceae
Chemical Families:
Esters and Oxides
Precautions
Due to its 1,8 cineole content, Cardamon essential oil may cause CNS and breathing problems in young children.
Do not use near the face of infants and children.
Therapeutic Properties
For centuries, cardamom has been used as a digestive aid relieving gas, nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea. As a cephalic, it is a beautiful aid for mental concentration. To help alleviate nausea, use on a tissue and inhale, or rub on the abdomen to dilute lotion or cream. This oil helps with congestion in the respiratory system. When suffering from cold or flu, use to ease chest and head pain from tightness and congestion.
Anti-infectious
Anti-bacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Aphrodisiac
Decongestant
Diuretic
expectorant
Expectorant
Stomachic
Tonic
Warming
Hypotensive
Hekos Libido
Stimulant
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Lowers Blood Pressure & Detox
Take internally in a capsule or apply topically to the bottoms of feet to help provide relief.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Digestion
Apply topically over the abdomen or take it internally in a glass of water. It helps with digestive functions such as stomachaches and nausea.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Limbic System
Limbic System
Emotional Balance
Diffuse aromatically for anxiety and stress, helps concentration, focus, emotional curing, and supports proper neurological function.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Reflex point support
Apply topically and massage directly over effected areas.
Cramps, scanty periods, and other complaints.
Apply diluted oil topically to effected areas
Nervous System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Coughs
Apply topically or diffuse for cough suppressant.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Urinary Support
Apply topically around area to support.
Application
May cause skin irritation or sensitization if the oil has oxidized. Use at least 5% dilution.
