Cardamom Essential Oil
Best for: Warm, spicy-sweet diffuser blends with an uplifting lift
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Cardamom essential oil is steam distilled from the dried ripe seeds of Elettaria cardamomum. It has a warm, sweet, spicy aroma with a slightly camphoraceous freshness, and acts as a middle note.
Refreshing and uplifting, it is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with easing mental fatigue and restoring energy and focus, and has long been regarded as an aphrodisiac. It is a favourite in cosy winter diffuser blends with citrus, woods and other spices. Cardamom can be sensitising for some people, so always dilute it well, patch test first, and take extra care around the face of babies and young children.
- Warm, sweet, spicy aroma with a fresh, camphoraceous lift
- Middle note that adds warmth and sparkle to blends
- Traditionally associated with easing mental fatigue and lifting energy
- Pairs well with citrus, woods and spices such as orange, sandalwood and ginger
Blends well with: Bay, bergamot, black pepper, caraway, cedarwood, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, fennel, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lemon, lemongrass, litsea cubeba, mandarin, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, petitgrain, sandalwood, vetiver and ylang ylang
About this oil
Cardamom essential oil is steam distilled from the dried ripe seeds of Elettaria cardamomum. It has a warm, sweet, spicy aroma with a slightly camphoraceous freshness, and acts as a middle note.
Refreshing and uplifting, it is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with easing mental fatigue and restoring energy and focus, and has long been regarded as an aphrodisiac. It is a favourite in cosy winter diffuser blends with citrus, woods and other spices. Cardamom can be sensitising for some people, so always dilute it well, patch test first, and take extra care around the face of babies and young children.
- Warm, sweet, spicy aroma with a fresh, camphoraceous lift
- Middle note that adds warmth and sparkle to blends
- Traditionally associated with easing mental fatigue and lifting energy
- Pairs well with citrus, woods and spices such as orange, sandalwood and ginger
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 2–3 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water, on its own or with sweet orange or cedarwood, for a warm, spicy-sweet room aroma.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil (around 1–2%, roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Cardamom Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Elettaria cardamomum |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Dried ripe seeds |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow, mobile liquid |
| Aroma | Warm, sweet and spicy with a slightly camphoraceous note |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Kannauj, India |
| Shelf life | 2 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Can be sensitising for some people. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin. Contains 1,8-cineole, so do not apply on or near the face or nose of babies and young children.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
