Description

DESCRIPTION:
The name cardamom is used for herbs within two genera of the ginger family Zingiberaceae, namely Elettaria and Amomum. Its seedpod are triangular in with a thin papery outer shell and small black seeds. The seeds are distilled to product essential oil.

CONSTITUENTS:
limonene (8%), menthone (6%), b-phellandrene (3%), a-terpineol (45%), myrcene (27%), 1,8-cineol (2%), sabinene (2%), and smaller amounts of heptane.

AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A top note with a strong aroma, Cardamom Essential Oil is sweet, spicy.

BLENDS WITH:
cinnamon, cloves, caraway and cedarwood, Rose, orange, bergamot.

COMMON NAMES:
Elettaria and Amomum.

USES:
Cardomom seed oil is used as a flavoring agent in both food and drink, as cooking spices and as a medicine also due to its herbal properties. Further, it is also a well-known remedy for impotence & low sexual response.

Specification	Value
Botanical Name	Elettaria Cardamomum
CAS #	8000-66-6
Country of Origin	India
Color & Odor	colorless to pale yellow clear liquid with spicy odor
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity	0.923 - 0.941 @ 25° C
Optical Rotation	(+24°) to (+41°) @ 20° C
Refractive Index	1.462 - 1.467 @ 20° C
Flash Point	60°C
Plant Part Used	Seeds
Extraction Method	Steam distillation

Keep the product away from children and animals.
Keep it away from eyes.
During pregnancy, further safety precautions should be taken (especially during the first trimester).
Avoid applying undiluted essential oils to your skin (except where indicated).
Avoid ingesting essential oils.
When sunbathing, avoid applying essential oils to the skin.
While taking homeopathic medications, certain essential oils shouldn't be utilized because they could have the opposite effect.
Essential oils may cause an allergic reaction in certain individuals.
Always consult a professional if you are unsure about the proper usage.