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Green Cardamom CO2 Extract (Elettaria Cardamomum)

Green Cardamom CO2 Extract (Elettaria Cardamomum)

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This is a organic therapeutic grade oil, which is used for aromatherapy, skin care, natural perfumery, and balancing altered moods.

This Cardamom extract was made by CO2 extraction with cardamom purchased from Indonesia. Cardamom of the best quality was used and it is very noticeable in the aroma, it is very strong, where the predominant note is amber and citrus, green and spicy and a little less camphorous like other cardamom oils. If you are looking for the amber-citrus background note of cardamom, this is the ideal oil. Perfect for perfumery, for spaced, oriental, masculine and intense accords. It also has many properties for skin care, for making luxury incense or for delighting yourself with the aroma of cardamom.

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. With a sensual, exotic and aphrodisiac smell.

It has calming and stabilizing properties that promote emotional balance when used in aromatherapy. Helps improve concentration, strengthens brain function and reduces drowsiness. 

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.

Cardamom 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.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Elettaria Cardamomum.
  • Family Name: Zingiberaceae. 
  • Common Name: Green Cardamom, True Cardamom.   
  • INCI: Elettaria Cardamomum seeds extract. 
  • Extraction Method: CO2 Extraction. 
  • Parts Used: Fruit Seeds.  
  • Note: Middle note. 
  • Odor: Spicy, sweet, warm, rich, balsamic woody, sweet in the drydown, extremely tenacious.
  • Country of Origin: Indonesia.
  • Extraction: United States. 
  • Blend suggestions: Agarwood, Ambrette, Amyris, Angelica, Anise (Star) and other spice oils, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Boronia, Caraway, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Cocoa, Coffee, Coriander, Frankincense , Galbanum, Geranium, Ginger, Hay, Juniper, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Mimosa, Myrtle, Nagarmotha, Neroli, Orange, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus, Palo Santo, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Verbena, Ylang Ylang.

General Safety Information 

- Always patch test before topical use.

- For external use only.

- Use in dilutions no greater than 2% in leave-on skin care.

- Use Amber, Cobalt or Miron violet glass bottles to protect from light degradation.

- Avoid ingestion unless under expert supervision.

- Pregnancy, young children, or sensitive skin users should consult a qualified practitioner.

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