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Elettaria cardamomum
8-18€ / 10ml
Cardamom is nicknamed the 'queen of spices' (black pepper being the 'king'). Native to southern India (Kerala mountains), it has been used for 3000 years in Ayurvedic medicine and Indian cuisine. Arabs adopted it for their coffee -- cardamom coffee (qahwa) is a symbol of hospitality throughout the Middle East. Today, Guatemala has become the world's leading producer after German immigrants introduced the plant in the 19th century.
Cardamom essential oil contains a unique balance of 1,8-cineole (anti-infectious, expectorant) and terpinyl acetate (antispasmodic, digestive). This dual profile makes it both a digestive AND a respiratory essential oil, which is rare. It is the oil of choice when a digestive disorder is accompanied by respiratory discomfort (after a heavy meal with bloating AND a feeling of tightness).
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Digestive
Facilite la digestion, réduit les ballonnements et les spasmes intestinaux.
Traditional use
Antispasmodic
Traditional use
General tonic
Traditional use
Cardamom is mainly used for digestive disorders: bloating, heaviness, nausea, cramps. In abdominal massage diluted to 5% in a carrier oil, it provides quick relief. In olfaction, it calms nausea. It is also an excellent food flavoring -- 1 drop in coffee, tea or a dessert is enough to scent the entire dish.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec cardamome pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
It is one of the great digestive essential oils. The 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpinyl acetate stimulate gastric secretions and reduce bloating. 1 drop in honey or on a neutral tablet after meals. It also freshens breath.
It is one of the most well-tolerated essential oils, with no known toxicity at standard doses. Usable from age 6 diluted. Main precaution: do not use in high doses or prolonged courses without professional guidance.
Yes, cardamom essential oil is exquisite in pastry and cooking. 1 drop in a cake batter, in coffee, in a curry or in a hot chocolate. Very concentrated: 1 drop replaces 5-6 cardamom pods.
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