Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

A warm, sweet-spicy oil from cardamom seeds. Used for digestive support, nausea, and as a comforting note in seasonal and warming blends.

Aroma spicywarmsweet
Blend note middle
Extraction steam distillation
Shelf life 3–4 years

Top uses

Digestion Eases digestive discomfort Nausea Focus Sharpens concentration and clarity Warming

Safety at a glance

Pregnancy
Consult doctor
Babies
Avoid
Children
Ages 6+
Dogs
Caution
Cats
Avoid
Topical
Dilute only
Max dilution 3%
  • Dilute before topical use
  • Generally considered safe at normal aromatherapy dilutions

Blends well with

G
Ginger middle
C
Cinnamon base
Amber essential oil bottle labeled Bergamot surrounded by fresh bergamot citrus fruits, white blossoms and green leaves on a rustic wooden surface
Bergamot top
S
Sandalwood base

Cardamom essential oil is steam-distilled from the seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, a plant in the ginger family native to southern India. Its warm, exotic-spice scent has made it a fixture in Ayurvedic practice and Middle Eastern perfumery for centuries. In aromatherapy it is most valued for digestive and nausea support, and as a warming middle note in seasonal blends.