Black Cardamom Essential Oil | Amomum Subulatum | Smoke Scent

Botanical Name: Amomum Subulatum.
Family Name: Zingiberaceae. 
Common Name: Black Cardamom, Hill Cardamom, Greater Cardamom, Brown cardamom, Nepal Cardamom, Winged Cardamom, Big Cardamom.   
INCI: Amomum Subulatum (Cardamom) Pod Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Pods.
Note: Middle note. 
Odor: Spicy, strong, camphor warm, smoky rich, extremely tenacious. It has a smoky, slightly bitter flavor with notes of anise and menthol typical of cardamom.
Country of Origin: Nepal. 
Blends: Agarwood, Ambrette, Angelica, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Currant Bud, Boronia, Carnation, Cassie, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Frankincense, Geranium, Galbanum, Grapefruit, Hay, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Liquidambar, Litsea Cubeba, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange (Bitter), Orange Blossom, Orris, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Seaweed, Tarragon, Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, Ylang Ylang.

Cardamom essential oil has been used since ancient times in the creation of perfumes and in aromatherapy for its incredible smell and for all the properties it has. It is used in massage mixtures to relieve pain, mild inflammation, and congestion.
It has calming and stabilizing properties that promote emotional balance when used in aromatherapy. Helps improve concentration, strengthens brain function and reduces drowsiness. 

Widely used in Asia as a spice to give smoky flavor to dishes and with a camphorous touch. It has a stronger, fresher and spicier aroma than green cardamom. The essential oil is widely used in traditional Asian medicine to relieve cough, asthma and decongest the respiratory tract. It is native to Nepal, it is much larger in size than green cardamom, which is why it is commonly known as Big Cardamom. In Nepal it is known as Kali Elaichi or Badi Elaichi. Inside it has small round seeds that contain the camphorous note, while the smoky note is in the black cardamom peel and this aroma is acquired due to drying. Although cardamom is called green cardamom, they are two different species and do not have the same flavor or aroma.
It has a smoky, slightly bitter flavor with notes of anise and menthol typical of cardamom.


It has antiseptic properties, soothing. Helps with respiratory complaints and is useful in clearing congested nasal passages, relieves chest congestion, breathing problems, asthmatic attacks and coughs. Used to clean wounds and bruises it does not have the burning sensation caused by other antiseptics and disinfectants. Restores immunity, damages done by aging and general wear and tear,
Oakmoss oil is toxic to microbial organisms in the body and helps the body to fight bacterial infections and treats septic conditions. It is very effective in relieving acidity and conditions caused by ingesting irritating or poisonous substances.


Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.




General Safety Information: 

-Do not take any oils internally.

-Use in low concentrations; avoid direct skin contact in pure form.

-Do not apply undiluted essential oils and absolute.

-Use extreme caution when using oils with children, pregnancy and elderly (If have medical issues or are taking medications).