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Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Cardamom

elletaria cardamomum

General Description
Also pronounced cardamon this particular oil comes from thousands of years of use in Chinese and Indian medicine. This oil was once recommended by Hippocrates for coughs and abdominal pain. This herb is widely used as one of the favorite spices in India, Europe and Latin America.

How It's Made
The dried ripe fruit and seeds are used in steam distillation to produce the essential oil.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Digestive
Prevents Flatulence
Helps Digestion
Helps Those with Anorexia
Helps with Cramps
Helps with Halitosis
Helps with Heartburn
Reduces Nausea

Nervous System
Helps with Mental Exhaustion
Helps with Nervous Strain


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