Cardamom

Cardamom

Cardamom Essential Oil Main Constituents: 1,8-Cineole: 38% Terpinyl acetate: 42% Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum Plant Part: Seeds Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Origin: India Description: A perennial, reed-like herb, cardamom grows wild and is cultivated in India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 4 meters (13 feet) and has long, green silky blades, small yellowy flowers, with a violet tip and a large fleshy rhizome, similar to ginger. Oblong gray fruits follow the flowers, each containing many seeds. Color: Colorless to very pale yellow clear liquid. Consistency: Light Aromatic Scent: Cardamom Essential Oil is sweet, spicy and almost balsamic in fragrance. Note: Top Strength of Aroma: Strong Blends well with: Rose, Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud,Caraway and Cedarwood. Common Uses: Because of its chemical constituents, Cardamom has been found to be particularly helpful for the digestive system, working as a laxative and soothing colic, flatulence, dyspepsia and even nausea caused by pregnancy. As a massage oil or diluted in the bath, cardamom oil has been prescribed by aromatherapists to assist with the digestive system and as a general tonic. History: Cardamom was well known in ancient times. The Egyptians used it in perfumes and incense and chewed it to whiten their teeth. The Romans used it for their stomachs when they over-indulged. The Arabs used it ground in their coffee. It is an important ingredient in Asian cooking. Cautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing. Avoid use during pregnancy. Terms of Use Customers should purchase products from Essential7 with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. Essential7 shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product. The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties. As with any manufacturing process, Essential7 strongly suggest small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing. The information on the Essential7 website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by Essential7 as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of Essential7 no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained. The liability of Essential7. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. Essential7 shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm). *All of our oils are for external use only. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS ESSENTIAL7 Product: Cardamom Essential Oil Lot No.: 11020-A09-2 Property Specification Result Appearance: Colorless to very pale yellow clear liquid. Complies Odor: Characteristic sweet somewhat spicy odor. Complies Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. Complies Boiling Point: 188 °C Complies Specific Gravity: 0.917 – 0.947 @ 20°C 0.922 Optical Rotation: +22.0 - +44.0 @ 20°C 25 Refractive Index: 1.463 – 1.466 @ 20°C 1.4645