Botanical name:
Elettaria cardomomum
Rich, warm and clear
Please note: The information below is meant to give a brief outline of how an oil can be applied by a trained aromatherapist. Please do not use this information as a guide for how to use essential oils at home.
Properties and applications:
Analgesic - local pain relief
Expectorant - mucous coughs, bronchitis, catarrh
Immune Stimulant - colds, coughs, influenza
Anti Spasmodic - cramps, colic, nausea, nervous diarrhoea, asthma
Stimulant, Emotional Tonic - frustration, tiredness, debility, chronic stress-related conditions
Central Nervous System Restorative - exhaustion, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome
Euphoric - depression, chronic conditions, lack of confidence, general unhappiness
Family:
Zingiberaceae
Country of origin:
India, Guatemala
Part of plant used:
Seeds
Method of extraction:
Steam distillation
Blends with:
Most oils.
Chemical character:
Ester type
Safety information:
No known contra-indications.
Odour profile:
Spicy, sweet and slighly citrus, becoming warm and spicy
Plant description:
Reedy herb with pale green fruit and dark brown seeds.
Historical use:
The seeds are chewed to sweeten the breath and traditionally used to flavour Indian sweets.