Botanical Name:    Elettaria cardamomum
Botanical Family:   Zingiberaceae
Olfactive Family:   Spicy
Country of Origin:   India
Source:   Crushed seeds
Odour:    Warm, spicy aromatic and somewhat camphoraceous with balsamic undertones
Colour:   Colourless to pale yellow or brown
Crop:    August to January
Process:  Steam distillation

General Description:  The long stubby plant that grows wild, though it is cultivated in India. It has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine and is often mixed with tea leaves top produce a pleasant tea. The oil has been known for over 450 years. The seeds are enclosed in odourless husks and are not removed until they are green. It is the green cardamoms that you can buy at the spice counter

All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. We will be happy to quote for larger quantities. Prices are subject to change without notice due to seasonal availability of some of these natural products

All Essential Oils and Absolutes are independently tested.
All Oils have a ‘best before date’.
All Essential Oils and Absolutes are supplied in Child resistant closures.
All enquires should be sent to the company’s research department. 

Safety Notes: Essential oils are very powerful plant extracts and should always be treated with care. Always kep out of reach of children and only store in bottles with dropper inserts. They should not be ingested and should always be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before being used on the skin.

Allergens:  See EFFA Sheet for Allergens) All ways do a patch test.