Technical data
- Product Name: Cardamom
- Latin name: Elettaria cardamomum
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8000-66-6
Features
- Scent: Warm, spicy-sweet and aromatic, with a clean eucalyptus-like lift and a soft, balsamic, slightly woody finish.
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Middle
- Color: Colorless to pale yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Bedouin Hearth
Purpose
- Creates a richly hospitable, warming atmosphere for slow evenings with loved ones.
- Recipe
Diffuser: 3 drops Cardamom, 2 drops Sweet Orange, 1 drop Cinnamon Bark, 1 drop Frankincense
Golden Hour Perfume
Purpose
- A skin-warm signature scent — spicy, soft and quietly sophisticated.
- Recipe
10 ml jojoba carrier with 3 drops Cardamom, 2 drops Rose, 2 drops Sandalwood (≈3.5% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- For topical use, dilute to 1–2% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan (about 6–12 drops per 30 ml).
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid undiluted use; for children over 6, dilute to a maximum of 0.5–1% and consult a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pregnancy
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or while nursing.
- Pets
Keep diffusion sessions short and the room ventilated; avoid use around cats, birds and small pets.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight; keep out of reach of children.
