Product information
- INCI: Elettaria cardamomum
- Other names: Grains of paradise
- Essential oil type: 100% pure, complete
- Relative density: 0,925
- Optical rotation: +28,81º
- Refractive index: 1,463
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Part used: Seeds
- Fragrance note: Spicy, fresh, peppery, mild, warm
- Aroma strength: Strong
- Country of origin: Guatemala
- OAE-CARDAMOMBIO
- CAS number: 8000-66-6
- EINECS number: 288-922-1
- Main components:
- Acetato de terpenilo: 39,05%
- 1,8 Cineol: 29,67%
- Acetato de Linalilo: 5,00%
- Linalol: 3,82%
- Sabineno: 5,22%
- Limoneno: 1,88%
- Geraniol: 0,78%
- Geranial: 0,43%
- Neral: 0,31%
These components are specific to this batch. Chemotyping is carried out using GC-MS analysis.
- Additives: None
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Description
Aromatic note:Spicy, fresh, peppery, soft, warm
Cardamom belongs to the same family as ginger and turmeric. It produces long stems that can reach 3 metres. Its flowers are beautiful and resemble orchids.
It is one of the most expensive spices and is considered the queen of spices in India, where it is widely grown and consumed. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used for respiratory and digestive problems. Cardamom is mentioned in ancient Vedic texts, so this spice has been used in India for more than 3000 years.
In Egypt, it was already being used in perfumes more than 2500 years ago.
The Greeks and Romans also appreciated cardamom for its therapeutic properties, used it to combat bad breath and wore it as a perfume.
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Cardamom is considered a powerful aphrodisiac.
The pleasant aroma of cardamom essential oil is unique and incomparable. It refreshes the mind and produces a pleasant feeling of well-being and relaxation.
Appearance: Clear liquid, colourless to pale yellow
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
Precautions
Do not use during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Do not apply directly to the skin. Dilute in a carrier oil or follow the recommended usage rate for creams and other cosmetics.
Taxonomy
Botanical name: Elettaria cardamomum - Family: Zingiberaceae - Genus: Elettaria
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