Botanical Profile
Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: India
Note: Middle
Aroma: Sweet, spicy, balsamic, warm
Blends Well With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Coriander, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang
Key Applications
Aromatherapy
Promotes clarity, focus, and emotional balance
Uplifts mood and eases fatigue
Warms and deepens diffuser blends
Ritual & Spiritual Work
Associated with abundance, prosperity, and love
Enhances meditation and spiritual awareness
Used in incense and ritual oils for opening the heart
Skincare & Massage
Warming when diluted in carrier oils
Blends beautifully for body massage and restorative care
Adds aromatic depth to lotions, soaps, and candles
Perfumery & Crafting
A prized middle note in natural perfumery
Adds spicy warmth to floral and resinous blends
Complements citrus and woody compositions
History & Tradition
Cardamom has been revered for millennia: Egyptians used it in sacred incense and perfumes, Romans prized it as a digestive aid after feasts, and Arabs blended it with coffee as a luxurious delicacy. In Ayurveda, Cardamom was considered a powerful restorative for both body and spirit. Its enduring role across cultures speaks to its depth, richness, and timeless appeal.
How to Use
Diffuser: Add 2–3 drops for warmth and clarity
Massage Oil: Dilute with carrier oil for soothing body blends
Ritual: Anoint candles or charms for abundance and love
Perfumery: Use as a middle note to warm and bridge blends
Safety & Precautions
Essential oils are the plant’s concentrated spirit. a single drop holds its will, wisdom, and a touch of wildness. You’re working with nature’s heavy artillery, not hobby supplies. Handle with care; reverence is the first safeguard. These are allies, not employees. Treat them accordingly. Use with both heart and mind. intuition for flow, education for form.
Dilute before skin contact. Mix with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil.
Trust me, “raw essence” sounds better than it feels.Do not use undiluted (neat). The burn is real, and it’s not enlightenment.
Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and broken skin. If contact occurs, dilute immediately with vegetable oil or milk. NEVER water first. Alchemy 101: oil and water have never agreed to a merger.
For external use only. If you can taste it, you’ve gone too far.
Store properly. Sunlight and heat speed oxidation…and explosions. Neither improves the aroma.
Photosensitivity warning: Citrus oils and sunlight don’t mix. Apply responsibly!
Your skin is not a crème brûlée, and unless you’re auditioning as Toast, stay out of the sun for 24 hours.Children, Pets, and Pregnancy: Small in size, high in absorption — please don’t turn them into experiments.
Discontinue use if redness, rash, or irritation occurs — your skin has entered the chat with performance feedback.
The Magick Within
At Aureum Terra Herb, Cardamom is the oil of luxury and balance. It awakens joy, opens the heart, and draws abundance into body and spirit.
Cardamom whispers: sweetness attracts, balance endures.