(Elettaria cardamomum) Supports healthy breathing, digestion and mental cognition.
Therapeutic Uses Cardamom essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Allergies Antioxidant Appetite, stimulating Asthma Breath, bad Bronchitis Calming Chemopreventive Circulation, increases Colic Cramps, intestinal Crohn’s Coughs Colitis Constipation Digestion, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, sluggish Diverticulitis Emotional upset Exhaustion Fatigue Flatulence Fungus Glutathione Activator, thus anti-aging (per Tisserand) Headache Heart IBS Inflammation Indigestion Leaky Gut Mental fatigue (increase altertness) Mucus Muscle injury, tension Nausea Nervous tension Neuromuscular spasms Oral, bad breath Pain Parasites Respiratory, lung, congestion, sinus infection Senility Skin, aging, mature Sinus, infection Spasms, coughs, intestinal, neuromuscular Stomach ulcers Swelling Tension Tonic Warming Hopewell Essential Oil Blends containing Cardamom Breathe Happy Energize Focus Chai Spice Focus Oral Hygiene
Aromatherapy Literature Notes and Research Pharmacological basis for the medicinal use of cardamom in Asthma Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D wrote in The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils that 1 drop in a glass of water can be used for digestion and to ease emotional upset. Alternatively, a drop or two in a capsule with carrier oil taken before eating may stimulate digestion, help with ulcerated colitis, divericulitis, constipation and so on (Dr. Eric Zielinski).
Cardamom for Postoperative Nausea PubMed article Cardamom shows a significant decrease in the lipid peroxidation level of the liver and increased glutathione levels. These findings indicate the potential of cardamom as a chemopreventive agent against two-stage cancer. PubMed Abstract: Chemopreventive Effects of Cardamom on Chemically Induced Skin Carcinogenesis
PubMed Article: Chemopreventive Effects of Cardamom on Chemically Induced Skin Carcinogenesis in Swiss Albino Mice
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. When tested at 4% dilution on 25 volunteers, Cardamom was neither irritating or sensitizing (Tisserand). Since Cardamom does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is: 2-3% for daily application Up to 25% for short-term use
Children: Don't apply on or near the face of infants or young children. See Safety information below. Please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page. Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler
Internal: Cardamom is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French aromatherapy" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application. Click here for information about internal usage. Schnaubelt notes that Cardamom is suitable to take 1 drop in water to help digestion and ease emotional upset.
