Cardamom

Pure essential oil of organic origin

Confezione: 11.3 ml bottle.

- 19,80 €

Essential oils and absolutes

Made exclusively from pure natural distillates of excellent quality, totally free from stabilizers and/or fixatives of any kind, our essential oils represent the best that can be found by those who, without any “ ifs ” or “ buts ”, demand – in the literal sense of the term – the 100% quintessence of nature .

Code: 21513
INCI: Elettaria cardamomum
CAS: 8000-66-6
Family: Zingiberaceae
Type: pure essential oil (EO)
Variety: organic (cert. CE-009577-2015)
Food flavoring: yes (according to EC Regulation 1334/2008)
Extraction method: steam distillation
Purity: 100%
Origin: Ceylon

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Description

100% pure and natural essential oil of documented organic origin (Certificate CE-009577-2015) in an 11.3 ml (0.34 fl. oz.) glass bottle ; this product, also suitable for food use according to EC Regulation 1334/2008, is completely free from: stabilizers, fixatives, pesticides, GMOs and treatments (even of semi-finished products) with gamma rays and has been packaged and sealed as it came, i.e., without having undergone any transformation and/or alteration of any kind and in the most diligent observance of all laboratory precautions. According to EC Regulation 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, provided they are very pure, many essential oils (including Cardamom) are declared "food flavorings" and can therefore be taken as supplements.

Attention

Absolutely avoid the " do-it-yourself" internal use of essential oils,as this can be highly dangerous. It is advisable to always proceed with a medical prescription issued exclusively by a competent and qualified professional.
As per the declaration of conformity published in the brochure, the plant-based raw materials selected and processed for the production of this essential oil are of scrupulous and certified organic origin. This, in concrete terms, guarantees the provenance of the material from a farm management system that substantially limits the use of fertilizers and pesticides, in order to protect both the harvest and the environment, as well as promote sustainable agricultural development.
The information leaflet included with the packaging contains all the information regarding the natural preparation, including the analytical bulletin, declaration of conformity, botanical description, and the possibility of use as a " food flavoring", etc.

Extraction

Cardamom essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the dried seeds. It appears as a colorless (or vaguely yellowish) liquid with a characteristic warm, spicy-sweet scent with woody-balsamic undertones.

Affinity

Cardamom essential oil harmonizes well with the essential oils of: Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Caraway, Cedar, Clove, Cistus, Neroli and Ylang Ylang.

Property

A prized perfume ingredient since Greco-Roman times, cardamom is widely used in cooking as a seasoning spice (curry being a prime example). It has also been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for over three millennia as a powerful remedy for digestive and respiratory ailments.
Cardamom essential oil's long-standing fame is undoubtedly its revitalizing and toning properties for mature skin. This fragrant natural distillate also boasts strong antiseptic (disinfectant) and purifying properties. It is also an effective remedy for eczema and psoriasis.

Uses

In industry, cardamom essential oil is widely used as a component in fragrances that deodorize soaps, detergents and cosmetics (especially those with an oriental note).

Botany

Native to tropical Asia (mainly southern India), cardamom is widely cultivated in India and Central America. It is a reed-like herbaceous perennial with characteristic saber-shaped leaves. It grows up to four meters tall and produces yellowish flowers with purple tips, gathered in spikes.