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Cardamom*

June 11, 2009 By Elettaria cardamomum

Family Name: Zingiberaceae, ginger
Origin: Guatemala

Cardamom is one of the oldest essential oils known. Egyptians used it in perfumes and incense, and also chewed the seeds to keep their teeth white. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cardamom has long been described as a Qi tonic, not only warming and invigorating to the lungs, spleen and nerves, but also having an effect on the spirit or mind, similar to that of basil, removing listlessness and depression often found in chronic Qi deficiency conditions. Its main properties for skin are antiseptic and cleansing. Cardamom oil’s aroma is described as a warm, spicy middle-base note with the following properties for mind: energizing, stimulating and aphrodisiac. It is also used to combat fatigue and stress.

* Essential Oil

Main Properties

  • PERFORMANCE
    • antioxidant
    • antiseptic
    • cleansing
  • MIND
    • aphrodisiac
    • stimulating
  • FUNCTIONAL
    • preservative

Skin Types

Best for oil-rich skin

Not for use on sensitive or allergic skin

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