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(Ellettaria Cardamomum) Cardamom oil is extracted from Elettaria cardomomum (also known as Elettaria cardomomum var. cardomomum) of the Zingiberaceae family and is also known as cardamomi, cardomum and mysore cardomom.Cardamom is one of the oldest spices in the world and was used extensively in ancient Egypt to make perfumes. Its medicinal uses, however, are less well known. Cardamom has been employed in Ayurvedicmedicine for thousands of years and is an excellent remedy for many digestive problems, helping to soothe indigestion and gas. Cardamom has an aromatic, pungent taste and combines well with other herbs. Cardamom oil also known as Bastard Cardamom Cardamom Cardamom Seeds Cardamon Ela Badi Elachi Chhoti Elachi Malabar Cardamom Sha-ren l Specification of Cardamom Oil Product Code LJP/CO Name Cardamom Oil Botanical Name Ellettaria C ardamomum Obtain Steam distillation from dried ripe seeds Appearance It is almost color-less or pale yellow Refractive Index +22º TO +44º Specific gravity 0.917 TO 0.947 Solubility Soluble in alcohol and other organics solvents and insoluble in water. Cardamom oil is sweet, spicy and almost balsamic in fragrance, is clear to pale yellow in color and slightly watery in viscosity. 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. Oblong gray fruits follow the flowers, each containing many seeds. The Arabs ground it to use their coffee and It is an important ingredient in Asian cooking. Valerius Cordus first distilled the essential oil in 1544 after the Portuguese discovered the East.Cardamom was well known in ancient times and the Egyptians used it in perfumes and incense and chewed it to whiten their teeth, while the Romans used it for their stomachs when they over-indulged.Cardamom was well known in ancient times. The Egyptians used it in perfumes and incense and chewed it to whiten their teeth. The Romans used it for their stomachs when they over-indulged. The Arabs used it grounded in their coffee and It is an important ingredient in Asian cooking. Benefits / Uses May be beneficial in mental fatigue, nervous strain, indigestion, vomiting, griping pains, colic, cramps etc. Extensively used as a fragrance componant in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes, espacially in the oriental types.Ancient herb - Cardamom has been highly valued both as a spice and a medicine and was known in Greece in the 4th century BC.Digestive problems - Throughout history, cardamom has been used for the relief of digestive problems, especially indigestion, gas, and cramps. Cardamom has a pleasant taste and is often used in digestive remedies, its delicate flavor helping to counteract the taste of less palatable herbs.Current Indian uses - Cardamom is used in India for many conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, kidney stones, anorexia, debility, and weakened vata.Chinese remedy - In China, cardamom is taken for urinary incontinence and as a tonic.Bad breath - Cardamom is an effective treatment for bad breath, and when taken with garlic helps to reduce garlic's strong smell.Aphrodisiac - Cardamom has a long-lasting reputation as an aphrodisiac. Chemical Composition The main chemical components of cardamom oil are a-pinene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, y-terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-oil, a-terpineol, a-terpineol acetate, citronellol, nerol, geraniol, methyl eugenol and trans-nerolidol. Safety Data It is Non-toxic, non-irritant & non-sensitizing. Packing Food Grade Silver Coated Aluminium Container/HDPE drum.