Elettaria cardamomum Steam Distillation Cardamom Oil, For Aromatherapy & Pharmaceuticals

Botanical NameElettaria cardamomumCommon Method Of ExtractionHydro distillationParts UsedSeedsNote ClassificationMiddleAromaSweet, spicy and almost balsamicExtraction This oil is extracted by the process of Steam DistillationChemical Composition myrcene (27%), a-terpineol (45%), limonene (8%), b-phellandrene (3%), menthone (6%), 1,8-cineol (2%), smaller amounts of heptanes and sabinene (2%).Essential Oil Information Cardamom oil is extracted from Elettaria cardomomum. It grows wild and is cultivated in India and Ceylon. 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. The Arabs ground it to use their coffee and It is an important ingredient in Asian cooking. Valerius Cordus first distilled the essential oil in 1544 after the Portuguese discovered the East. Oil Properties Clear to pale yellow in color and slightly watery in viscosity.Uses Cardamom oil is particularly helpful for the digestive system. It works as a laxative and soothes colic, wind, dyspepsia and nausea - even nausea in pregnancy. It warms the stomach and helps with heartburn.Therapeutic Properties antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. Blends Well With alcohol, water and cardamom oil. Summary Cardamom 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.Precautions Non-toxic and non-irritant as well as non-sensitizing.Shipping Options We have reputed shipping partners like DHL, Fedex, UPS, TNT, EMS. Moreover, we also ship our quality goods by means of air as well as sea.