Cardamon - Elettaria cardamomum

History: It has been used for over 3,000 years in Chinese and Indian medicine for urinary problems, reducing body fat, intestinal problems, pulmonary diseases and fevers. First brought to the West by Alexander the Great's soldiers. In Arab countries, Turkish, coffee is a mixture of roasted coffee beans and roasted green cardamon. It is the cardomon that gives the coffee its distinct scent. Used throughout the world as a cooking herb, especially in curry and spice mixtures.

Characteristics: A top note with a strong aroma, Cardamom Essential Oil is sweet, spicy and almost balsamic in fragrance.

Clinical Studies:

Indications: Used for anorexia, colic, cramp, dyspepsia, flatulence, gripping pains, halitosis, heartburn, indigestion, vomiting, mental fatigue, nerve strain and to improve physical and sexual strength. Used to warm, improve circulation and digestion, soothe the intestines, relieve flatulence, uplift moods, energize, improve mental clarity and physical strength, increase sexual strength, relieve pain. Antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac, calmative, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic.

Personality Profile:

Subtle Aromatherapy:

Mode of Administration: Aroma lamp, bath, coffee (Turkish), compress, food, diffusor, inhaler, massage, mist spray, perfume.

Safety:  Nontoxic. Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

References:
Battaglia, S.  The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy; Third Edition The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2017
Tisserand R. Young R.  Essential Oil Safety, second edition.  Churchhill Livingstone, UK, 2013
Sheppard-Hanger S. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual.  Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, USA, 2000
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Lawless J. The encyclopaedia of Essential Oils.  Element Books Limited, GB, 1992
Caddy R. the Essential Blending Guide.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2007
Weaver W.W. Sauer’s Herbal Cures.  Routledge, UK, 2001
World Wide Web Encyclopedia Britannica. USA, 2014
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Safety Considerations:
        Do not take essential oils internally.
        Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
        Do not apply undiluted to skin (for directions on proper dilution refer to an aromatherapy text).
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