Organic Cardamom essential oil

Organic Cardamom

A perennial plant from hot and humid countries, of the same family as ginger, with strong roots and slender stems bearing very long leaves. Its fruit is a small, oval, green capsule containing many seeds. And its essential oil, present in Kyphi, the famous perfume of ancient Egypt, is slightly lemony, spicy and always fresh.

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10 ml €17.95

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Our opinion

This essential oil is often linked to Ginger. Certainly spicy, but also kinetic, it is different and original. It brings a breath of freshness.

Quality

Botanical family: Zingiberaceae
Latin name: Elettaria cardamomum
Other names: Malabar cardamom
Origin: Guatemala
Cultivation: Controlled organic agriculture - Certisys-BE1 control
Part used: Fruit / seeds
Production process: Steam distillation
Quality: 100% pure, natural, integral and chemotyped
Olfactory notes: spicy, balsamic, cinnamon

Main constituents

Oxides: 1.8 cineole (34%)
Monoterpenols: alpha-terpineol
Esters: alpha-terpenyl acetate, linalyl acetate
Monoterpenes (below 7%): sabinene, myrcene, limonene
Monoterpenols (below 6%)

Precautions for use

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy, nor in children under 6 years of age.
Not recommended for people with epilepsy or a history of seizures.
Not for internal use without medical advice.
Risk of allergy (linalool, limonene): take care not to overdose in mixtures. An elbow test is recommended prior to any skin application (min 48 hours before use).
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store away from heat and light.

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