Botanical Name: Elettaria Cardamomum L
Country of Origin: India
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: Seed
Type of Agriculture: Conventional
Features: Cardamom Essential Oil, extracted from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant, is a highly sought-after ingredient in the beauty and fragrance industries. With its warm, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma, it adds a luxurious touch to skincare and cosmetic formulations. Its plant-based origin makes it a popular choice for botanical and natural skincare products.
Properties/Benefits: Cardamom Essential Oil offers an array of beneficial components, including Alpha-Terpinyl Acetate and Cineole.
Specifications:
Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow, mobile liquid
Odour: Sweet, spicy, almost balsamic aroma
Note of Blends: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Safety: Use in the lowest concentration as it has a high odour intensity. Always dilute before topical application. Not recommended for use during pregnancy or by individuals with certain medical conditions. Perform a patch test before use.
Common Uses:
Did you know? Elettaria cardamomum, commonly known as green cardamom, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes ginger and turmeric. Native to India and Sri Lanka, cardamom is one of the world's most expensive spices, highly prized for both its culinary and aromatic benefits.
Suggested Storage: Store at temperatures below 25°C in tightly closed containers, protected from direct sunlight.
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