For digestion:
Cardamom essential oil can help to relieve indigestion, bloating, and gas. Add a few drops to your diffuser or massage oil to help soothe your digestive system.
To make a digestive blend:
Combine 3 drops of cardamom essential oil, 2 drops of peppermint essential oil, and 1 drop of ginger essential oil in a diffuser. Diffuse the blend for 15-30 minutes to help relieve indigestion and bloating.
For respiratory health:
Cardamom essential oil has anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties, making it useful for treating respiratory problems such as bronchitis, flu and the common cold. Diffuse the oil into the air or apply it topically to your chest and throat.
To make a respiratory blend:
Combine 3 drops of cardamom essential oil, 2 drops of eucalyptus essential oil, and 1 drop of tea tree essential oil in a diffuser. Diffuse the blend for 15-30 minutes to help clear a congested respiratory tract.
For stress and anxiety:
Cardamom essential oil has a calming and relaxing aroma, making it ideal for use in aromatherapy. Diffuse the oil into the air or massage 3 drops of cardamom with 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil into your temples and neck to help reduce stress and anxiety.
To make a stress-relieving blend:
Combine 3 drops of cardamom essential oil, 2 drops of lavender essential oil, and 1 drop of chamomile essential oil in a diffuser. Diffuse the blend for 15-30 minutes to help reduce stress and anxiety.
For oral health:
Cardamom essential oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it helpful for fighting plaque and gingivitis. Add a drop of oil to your toothbrush or toothpaste to freshen your breath and promote oral health.
Pain and inflammation:
Cardamom essential oil has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for relieving pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis, muscle pain, and headaches. Mix 3 drops with 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil, and massage over the area of concern. Or add 4 drops to a warm compress, and drape over the area of concern.
Cooking and Flavoring:
Cardamom oil can be used sparingly in cooking to add a unique flavor to dishes. It pairs well with both sweet and savory recipes. Remember that essential oils are potent, so start with a tiny amount and adjust to taste.
Use: Food flavoring (FEMA n°: 2241 / CoE n°: 180n)
Food dosage: 1 drop in a dish for 5 people (never exceed 2%)
Always use the essential oil diluted in a suitable medium (eg honey, vegetable oil, etc.)
Soluble in alcohol, fatty substances (vegetable oils and butter), and emulsions (creams).
Insoluble in water. It is however possible to use it as a mixture in these types of products but pre-mixed with Solubol (in this case it is necessary to put 4 times more solubol than essential oil).
