Cardamom

Overview

Aromatic digestive tonic

Latin name : Elettaria cardamomum

Technical Sheet

Chemotype

1,8-cineole (25-45%), alpha-terpinyl acetate (30-40%)

Plant Part

graines

Extraction

distillation vapeur

Administration Routes

cutanee, orale, diffusion

Max cutaneous dilution : 20%

Therapeutic Properties

• Digestive tonic
• Carminative
• Antispasmodic
• Expectorant
• Aphrodisiac

Indications

• Heavy digestion
• Bloating
• Bad breath
• Wet cough

Recommended Dosage

2 drops on tablet or diluted, 2-3x/day

Contraindications

• Gallstones

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✓ Compatible
• Breastfeeding : ✓ Compatible
• Children : ✓ Compatible