CARDAMOM
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Cardamom is a gentle oil, known in India for its digestive properties and in Africa for its support of the respiratory system due to its high 1, 8-cineole content. Our cardamom is from Guatemala and combines the best of these prized constituents. Its digestive uses include: nausea, spasms, intestinal and digestive complaints, loss of appetite, stomach trouble, gas, support for vomiting, nervous indigestion, and constipation. Its respiratory system benefits include use for congestion, low immunity, irritated lungs, and phlegm in the sinuses and lungs. It is also used for circulatory and joint support and for nerve discomfort. For morning sickness, apply cardamom behind the ears as needed.
How to use for infants and babies:
Cardamom is helpful for boosting the immune system and is one that I often think of diffusing for infants who are suffering from their first snuffy nose, cough, or any sort of digestive trouble. It also helps to soothe the frazzled nerves (and boost the libido) of whoever is caring for the cranky, uncomfortable baby. Older kids will appreciate a few drops of cardamom in homemade banana or zucchini bread (only use therapeutic-quality essential oils for flavoring, internal use, or any kind of health benefit.)
CHEMISTRY:
Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger)
Origin: Southern India
Plant description: Perennial herb that grows to about 6 ft 7 in–13 ft 1 in. in height. The leaves are alternate and are 40–60 cm long, with pointed tip. The flowers are white to lilac or pale violet and spike out to 12–24 in. long. The fruit is a three-sided yellow-green pod 1–2 cm long, filled with aromatic black and brown seeds.
Part of plant used for essential oil: seeds
Extraction method: steam distilled
Main Chemical Constituents: Esters (>40%): α-terpenyl acetate, linalyl acetate; Oxides; Alcohols; Monoterpenes; Aldehyde
PROPERTIES antibacterial, aphrodisiac, decongestant, diuretic, expectorant, stomachic, and tonic.
PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid with children under three orally (due to high 1,8-cineole content).
How to use for infants and babies:
Cardamom is helpful for boosting the immune system and is one that I often think of diffusing for infants who are suffering from their first snuffy nose, cough, or any sort of digestive trouble. It also helps to soothe the frazzled nerves (and boost the libido) of whoever is caring for the cranky, uncomfortable baby. Older kids will appreciate a few drops of cardamom in homemade banana or zucchini bread (only use therapeutic-quality essential oils for flavoring, internal use, or any kind of health benefit.)
CHEMISTRY:
Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger)
Origin: Southern India
Plant description: Perennial herb that grows to about 6 ft 7 in–13 ft 1 in. in height. The leaves are alternate and are 40–60 cm long, with pointed tip. The flowers are white to lilac or pale violet and spike out to 12–24 in. long. The fruit is a three-sided yellow-green pod 1–2 cm long, filled with aromatic black and brown seeds.
Part of plant used for essential oil: seeds
Extraction method: steam distilled
Main Chemical Constituents: Esters (>40%): α-terpenyl acetate, linalyl acetate; Oxides; Alcohols; Monoterpenes; Aldehyde
PROPERTIES antibacterial, aphrodisiac, decongestant, diuretic, expectorant, stomachic, and tonic.
PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid with children under three orally (due to high 1,8-cineole content).
Retail $34.67/ Wholesale $26
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