Application: For the preparation of cosmetics, mix up to 10 drops of essential oil with 50ml of almond oil.

Cardamom (also known as cardamom or elletaria) thrives in the humid mountainous forests of India and Sri Lanka. Its seeds are collected during the autumn dry season. It is one of the oldest spices. In ancient Egypt, it was a necessary ingredient in perfume making. Even today, in India and Asia, it is consumed as a decoction, providing beneficial effects on digestion. In Greece, it is known for its use in cooking, giving a distinctive flavor and aroma.

The essential oil of cardamom is considered antiseptic, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, astringent, digestive, tonic, and diuretic. It reduces spasms and nausea and relieves muscle pulls & cramps. Additionally, cardamom essential oil warms the body, promotes sweating, helps with congestion and cough, while alleviating symptoms of the common cold.