• BOTANICAL NAME Elleteria cardamomum
• PLANT PART Seed
• ORIGIN Guatemala
• CULTIVATION Organic
• CHEMOTYPE TERPENYL ACETATE
• OTHER NAME(S) -
• EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distilled
• AROMAS Rising, cineol-like and spicy
• APPEARANCE Colourless to pale yellow
• NPN 80064696

Topical (Adults) Mix 1 to 2 drops in 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) of vegetable oil; apply to the affected area 3 times a day.

Inhalation Add 4 to 12 drops to a bowl of steaming hot water or a diffuser. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes.

FOR EXTERNAL AND OCCASIONAL USE ONLY. DO NOT TAKE ORALLY. DO NOT USE ESSENTIAL OILS UNDILUTED. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. May cause allergic reaction (e.g. skin rashes, irritation, dermatitis, irritation of the respiratory tract); in which case, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner. If nausea, dizziness, headache or allergic reactions occur, discontinue use. Do not use on inflamed skin or if suffering from dermatitis. Avoid exposing treated area to sunlight. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.

Cardamom seeds are largely used in the cuisines of many cultures: Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian, to name a few. The seeds lend a pleasant fragrance to various dishes. Cardamom is also known for its medicinal properties.