Crysalis Cardamom Oil(15 ml)

Botanical Name : Elettaria cardamomumOrigin : IndiaMode of Extraction : Steam DistilledMain Constituents : cineol, sabinene, terpenyl acetate, terpeneol, borneol, limonene, terpene-4-olDescription : Clear Transparent LiquidAppearence : Colorless or pale yellow volatile oilOrganoleptic properties : Herbal spicy odour and tasteRefractive index at 20 ?C : 1.4630-1.4660Specific Gravity at 20 ?C : 0.917-0.947Solubility : Insoluble in water; and soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents.Use:For flavoring liqueurs, pharmaceutical syrups, curry sauces, confectionary, baked goods.Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.Extraction : It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation.Chemical Composition : Terpinyl acetate, cineol, limonene, sabiene, linalol, linalyl acetate, pinene, zingiberene.Essential Oil Information : It is a perennial, reed-like herb. Cardamom grows wild and is cultivated in India and Ceylon. It grows up to 4 meters (13 feet) high and has long, green silky blades, small yellowy flowers with a violet tip and a large fleshy rhizome, similar to ginger. Oil Properties : It is soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents and insoluble in water.Uses: Cardamom oil is helpful for the digestive system. It works as a laxative and soothes colic, wind, dyspepsia and nausea. It warms the stomach and helps with heartburn. It is a well-known remedy for impotence and low sexual response.Therapeutic Properties: Its therapeutic properties include: antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and tonic.Blends well with : Rose, Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cloves, Caraway and Cedarwood.Summary : The Cardamom oil is extracted by steam distillation from the seeds of the fruit gathered just before they are ripe. This oil is most beneficial to the digestive system, but can also help with the treatment of coughs, and a general feeling of not feeling that well.Precautions : This oil is non-toxic and non-irritant as well as non-sensitizing.