PRODUCT NO.: 1-0160 GCC: DS-GP
COMMON NAME: Cardamon Seed, Cardomom, Cardomum, Cardamom, Cardomon, Ela
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Elettaria cardamomum
FAMILY NAME: Zingiberaceae(Ginger)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Tropical Asia
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: India, Guatemala, Sri Lanka
HISTORY INFORMATION: It has been used for over 3,000 years in Chinese and Indian medicine for urinary problems, reducing body fat, intestinal problems, pulmonary diseases and fevers. First brought to the West by Alexander the Great's soldiers. In Arab countries, Turkish coffee is a mixture of roasted coffee beans and roasted green cardamon. It is the cardomon that gives the coffee its distinct scent. Used throughout the world as a cooking herb, especially in curry and spice mixtures.
GENERAL INFORMATION: There are several related species used locally and medicinally. Siam Cardamom (Amomum cardomomum) is found in China and India. Wild Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is also found there. Can be found in some carminative, stomachic and laxative preparations, also as a pharmaceutical flavoring. Extensively used as a fragrance component in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes. Approximately 80% of the world's supply of cardamon is produced in India. The fruits or seeds yield approximately 4-7% oil. Considered to be very much like ginger, although it is less irritating. It is said that it neutralizes the lingering odor of garlic. There is green and bleached or pale yellow cardamon, with the green having the most essential oil. The green type has a higher percentage of cineole.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A perennial, reed-like herb up to 10 feet high with long, silky, blade-shaped leaves. Its long sheathing stems bear small, usually yellow, flowers with purple tips, followed by ovoid fruit. The fruit is about half an inch long, turning gray when ripe and producing two rows of red-brown seeds numbering eighteen in all.
PARTS PROCESSED: Seeds, rarely resin.
PROCESSING METHODS: Steam distilled
COLOR RANGE: Clear - light yellow.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Ester/Oxide. Terpinyl acetate, cineol, limonene, sabiene, linalool, linalyl, zingiberene.
YIN\YANG: Yin
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac, calmative, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, refreshing, stimulant (circulation and digestion), stomachic, nerve tonic. Used for anorexia, colic, cramp, dyspepsia, flatulence, gripping pains, halitosis, heartburn, indigestion, vomiting, mental fatigue, nerve strain and to improve physical and sexual strength. Used to warm, improve circulation and digestion, soothe the intestines, relieve flatulence, uplift moods, energize, improve mental clarity and physical strength, increase sexual strength, relieve pain.
MENTAL USES: I am strong and healthy. I have all the time I need to heal and recover. My world allows me a safe and protected place to be.
EMOTIONAL USES: Feeling fragile, overly sensitive, healing, in need of protection and support TO strong and safe (probably recovering from illness, emotional trauma, or mental strain), in harmony with self and others.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that you are very vulnerable right now. You may be healing from an illness, transitional changes, or other profound changes. You are especially vulnerable to other people's energy and need special protection. It is like a baby needing the womb to grow in and be safe and protected; you are also needing a womb or a safe environment. The cardamon will create this environment in your energy field. It is also helpful to visualize a protective energy shield around you as you heal or go through life. Know that right now you need to take care of yourself and not expect too much, as much of your energy is being turned internally.
APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath, coffee (Turkish), compress, food, diffusor, inhaler, massage, mist spray, perfume.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic.
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