Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Cardamom
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Cardamom pods
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Elettaria cardamomum essential oil.
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- Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Cardamom oil comes from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant. It has a sweet, spicy scent. It has an antiseptic effect.
Properties
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Digestive
[edit | edit source]Relieves indigestion, heartburn, wind, nausea and colic.
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Refreshes and uplifts the mind.
Sexual
[edit | edit source]Alleviates sexual dysfunction.