Native to India, cardamom is a sweet and savory member of the ginger family of botanical plants. Its lively green leaves conceal paper-textured pods that encase a powerful arsenal of tiny black seeds. Hand harvested and revered for their soft, yet spicy notes and exotic flavors, these potent gems are used in perfumes, Indian and Asian culinary applications, and in flavors that enhance beverages such as coffee and tea. Freshly dried cardamom pods produce a rich, viscous essential oil. Plant Part Used Dried seed Extraction Method Steam distillation Aroma Medium. Warm and green, yet zesty and balsamic. Benefits Instills calm and clarity while easing occasional stress. Uplifts as it invigorates. Helps ease "brain fog." Ignites the passions. Blends Well With Bay, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Caraway, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang History of Cardamom Delightful, rich and complex cardamom dates back over 4,000 years, making it one of the world’s most ancient spices. Egyptians used it for ritualistic purposes, while Greeks and Romans applied it in lotions and captivating perfumes. Over time, Vikings brought the prized herb over to Scandinavia where it now enhances the flavors of everything from mulled wine to pastries. Using Cardamom Essential Oil All Cardamom essential oil blends are for aromatherapy use only and are not for ingesting! Exotic Focus Elixer Purity and clarity can be achieved with this mentally refreshing blend! 8 drops Cardamom Essential Oil 4 drops Ginger Essential Oil 2 drops Black Pepper Essential Oil 2 drops Fennel Sweet Essential Oil Vanilla Bean Cardamom Pudding You’re unique, just like this decadent blend. Give it a