Cardamom

Description

I feel tense and on edge… please help me unwind!

Cardamom – When You Need to Exhale and Feel at Ease

Stress has a way of tightening everything, your breath, your muscles, even your thoughts. E3’s Cardamom essential oil helps you release that inner grip. Its warm, sweet, and gently spicy aroma encourages calm focus and easy breathing, helping you feel grounded yet uplifted. When life feels overwhelming, Cardamom helps you slow down, open your chest, and breathe more freely so both body and mind can find balance again. It’s your quiet companion when you need to exhale and start fresh.

Latin name: Elettaria cardamomum
Country of origin: India
Part of the plant: Seeds of the dried, ripe fruit
Obtained by: Steam distilled
Main biochemical components*: Alpha-terpinyl acetate, 1,8 cineole, linalyl acetate
Properties: Antiseptic, digestive stimulant, anti-inflammatory, calmative, diuretic, antispasmodic, expectorant.
Aroma: Warm, sweet, and gently spicy with complex notes of balsamic, woody, slightly camphorous
Scent Note: Middle
Blends Well With: Sweet Orange to uplift mood, Cedarwood for grounding calm, Eucalyptus to open the breath, Ginger for digestive support, Rose to ease emotional tension, Frankincense for mindful focus, Bergamot to release stress, and Clove for added warmth and circulation.

Cardamom is like a little internal reset for your whole system. It supports digestion and eases queasy, unsettled stomachs and helps calm muscle twitches or cramps. Feeling chilled? It’s warming, so it’s also helpful for loosening congestion, easing coughs, and supporting clearer breathing. Discover even more therapeutic benefits below along with safe and easy-to-use application recommendations.

Benefits & Therapeutic Uses

Physical uses: Indigestion, nausea, heartburn, stomach ache, poor circulation, feeling cold, muscle spasms, respiratory congestion, coughs.

Skin care uses: Not recommended for skin care use. (e3 defines skin care as a condition that affects the surface of the skin.)

Psychological uses: Anxiety, mental fatigue, mild depression, low libido, emotional coolness.

Subtle uses: Promotes enthusiasm.

Notes: Use cardamom in a 1-5% dilution.

*Chemical components: Chemical component percentages may vary. Essential 3 offers a Certificate of Analysis for review.

Which One to Choose, Cardamom or Cardamom Dark?

Similarities: Both Cardamom and Cardamom Dark are warm, spicy-sweet, and wonderfully comforting  for body and mind. They  help settle digestion, ease congestion, calm spasms, and bring a sense of ease when things feel tense or out of balance. They uplift and soothe, helping you breathe easier and feel more centered.

Differences:  If you’re creating a personal scent, you may find the smoother, richer, fuller aroma of Cardamom Dark a better choice. Cardamom has a more camphorous, sharper edge for when you need gentle digestive support, easier breathing, or a quick lift in mood. To learn more about selecting an essential oil based on where it comes from, see our blog Why Knowing Essential Oil Country of Origin Matters.

How to Use Cardamom for Taking the Edge Off

Chest Rub: Mix 5-15 drops of essential oil in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil or fragrance-free, natural lotion. apply to your upper chest and upper back.

Compress: Fill a basin with water. (Warm water relaxes and increases circulation. Cool water invigorates and relieves inflammation.) Add 3-5 drops of essential oil and briskly stir. Lay in a washcloth, wring and apply to the area in need for approximately 1-5 minutes. Dip, wring and apply 3 more times.

Diffusion: Follow the diffuser manufacturer’s instructions to fill the air with a therapeutic aroma.
Easy alternatives when you don’t have a diffuser:
Place 2-4 drops of essential oil on several cotton balls or tissues; place nearby or tuck into the grate of fan or air vent in your home or car.

Inhalation: Put 1-3 drops of essential oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma through your nose. Pause and inhale again.
(Avoid touching your nose with the tissue.)

Massage: Mix 6-18 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce of carrier oil or fragrance-free, natural lotion.

Spot Application: Mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and apply to the area in need.

 e3 Blends Containing Cardamom Essential Oil

Digestion Blend

Migraine Blend

Discover More Ways to Benefit and Use Cardamom

Benefits of Cardamom Essential Oil & Blending Tips

The Methods of Use are general guidelines. Individual sensitivities, desired results, and the characteristics of the essential oil(s) used must all be considered. Adjust methods and proportions accordingly.

For external use only. Always dilute before use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas. Keep away from direct flame – essential oils are flammable. If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before using essential oils. Store at room temperature and avoid direct sunlight.

Aromatherapy: The use of natural, aromatic substances, known as essential oils, to enhance the well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. (This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. No information provided is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)