Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum.
Aroma: distinctively spicy, fruity, warm and balsamic.


Improves circulation. Relieves indigestion. Mood uplifting. Helps energize and improve mental clarity. Increases sexual and physical strength. Its properties indicate it is good for the stomach (settles it), eases gas pains and nausea, digestive, neuro-muscular, antispasmodic, expectorant, and warming.

Good inhaled for the bronchial system; assists in stimulating the lungs, expelling phlegm and can be used for easing coughs and bronchitis. It is also used as an aphrodisiac mixture. The uplifting, refreshing and invigorating aroma of cardamom warms the senses and is ideal when there are feelings of weakness and fatigue. In massage oils, cardamom seed invigorates the muscles without irritating the skin. It’s a great choice for those with sensitive skin.

Blends well with bergamot, black pepper, lemon, pine, and thyme.