Cardamom Essential Oil

Cardamom is said to be one of the oldest and most precious oils known. The name of this oil is thought to have come from an Arab word (“hehmama”), which means hot and pungent. The spice is used world-wide in culinary practices and the essential oil and herb are widely used for their medicinal properties.

Name of Oil:Cardamom


Latin Binomial:Elettaria cardamomum


Countries of Origin:Sri Lanka, India, Guatemala, El Salvador

Scent Profile:spicy, warm, woody, rich, sweet


Parts used in distillation:seeds


Oil Characteristics:Clear, thin, middle note, medium intensity

Cultivation: Organically Grown