ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Cardamom
  • Latin name: Elettaria cardamomum
  • Extraction: Steam distillation
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Seeds
  • Origin of parts: India
  • 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

Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Ginger, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Frankincense, Cinnamon Bark, Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Bright Mental Clarity

    Cardamom's crisp, spicy-sweet aroma is traditionally used in aromatherapy to promote a sense of alert focus and refreshed thinking.
  • Warming Comfort

    A gentle, hearth-like warmth that may help support a sense of cozy ease — perfect for slowing down on cooler evenings.
  • Uplifted Mood

    Its sparkling top notes are often used in aromatherapy to promote a brighter, more optimistic atmosphere in any room.

Product Benefits

Inviting Home Atmosphere

Diffused before guests arrive, cardamom creates a welcoming, softly spiced air that feels both elegant and lived-in.

Morning Wake-Up Ritual

A drop on a shower steamer fills the bathroom with bright, citrus-spice freshness — a sensory cue to begin the day awake and present.

Travel-Friendly Companion

Traditionally used by Bedouin and Indian travelers, cardamom may help support a sense of settled comfort during long journeys.

Creative Focus

Its layered aromatic profile is often used in aromatherapy to promote engaged, curious attention during writing or studying.

Refined Perfumery Heart

A coveted note in niche fragrance, cardamom adds a sophisticated, slightly resinous lift to handmade roll-on perfumes and balms.

Kitchen Sanctuary Scent

Pairs beautifully with the everyday rituals of brewing coffee or baking — turning ordinary kitchen moments into something memorable.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

  • Worldwide Shipments

    Variety of shipping options including super-fast worldwide delivery

How to use

Morning Clarity Diffusion

🏅 Headline
Begin your day with a warm, bright breath of spiced sunshine.

✨ What you need
- Ultrasonic diffuser
- 100 ml water
- 3 drops Cardamom
- 2 drops Sweet Orange

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill diffuser with cool water to the line. 2. Add the essential oil drops directly onto the water. 3. Close and switch on. 4. Diffuse for 30–45 minutes while you ease into the morning.

💡 Pro tip
Pause before your first sip of coffee — inhale slowly three times to anchor the aroma to your morning.

🕜 Best time
Early morning, between waking and starting work.

😍 What to expect
A bright, citrus-spiced room and a clear, awake feeling — like sunlight reaching the corners of your mind.

🏅 Headline
A grounding self-massage to soften tension after a heavy meal.

✨ What you need
- 30 ml jojoba oil
- 3 drops Cardamom
- 2 drops Ginger
- 1 drop Roman Chamomile
- small glass bottle

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Pour jojoba into the bottle. 2. Add essential oils and cap. 3. Roll gently between palms to combine. 4. Warm a teaspoon of the blend in your hands and massage in slow, clockwise circles over the abdomen for 2–3 minutes.

💡 Pro tip
Place a warm towel over your belly afterward to deepen the sensory ritual.

🕜 Best time
30 minutes after dinner, or before bed.

😍 What to expect
A spreading, comforting warmth and a slow exhale — your body's quiet way of saying thank you.

🏅 Headline
A pocket-sized aromatic reset for foggy afternoons.

✨ What you need
- Blank aromatherapy inhaler
- 5 drops Cardamom
- 3 drops Rosemary
- 2 drops Lemon

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Drop the oils onto the cotton wick. 2. Insert the wick into the inhaler tube. 3. Cap tightly. 4. Uncap and inhale slowly through each nostril, three times, whenever attention drifts.

💡 Pro tip
Label with the date — the blend stays vibrant for about 8 weeks.

🕜 Best time
Mid-afternoon slumps or before focused tasks.

😍 What to expect
A sharp, spice-bright lift that pulls thoughts back into the room.

BLEND IDEAS

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)

The Queen of Spices, Distilled

From Malabar rainforests to your aromatic ritual.

- Native to the lush Western Ghats of southern India, where wild Elettaria cardamomum has been treasured for over 4,000 years.

- Carried along ancient spice routes by Arab traders, cardamom became the soul of Bedouin coffee and a symbol of generous hospitality.

- Steam-distilled from the whole green fruit pods, a process that captures both the bright husk notes and the deep, resinous seed character.

SAFETY

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.

Blend Ideas

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)

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