Once used as a perfume by the ancient Egyptians, cardamom oil’s soothing properties make it a popular ingredient in skincare products. Aromatherapists around the world consistently turn to cardamom for the calming effects of its spicy scent.

Cardamom essential oil uses

Both the taste and scent of cardamom have a warming effect on our bodies, so it makes sense that the essential oil has been linked to improved circulation. Add a few drops of this spicy all-arounder to your diffuser to help regulate your body’s flow of oxygen.

Cardamom essential oil contains antiseptic and antibacterial properties, and that’s always good news for our stomachs. Traditionally, cardamom essential oil has been used to promote healthy digestive function. Some claim that cardamom can even help stomach ulcers to heal, and it’s frequently used to help fight nausea and vomiting.

Many people find the aroma of cardamom similar to mint, and in some cultures, people chew cardamom pods after eating to freshen their breath and clean the mouth. That’s probably why cardamom essential oil is a popular addition to DIY mouthwash recipes, where it can help to cleanse the mouth from bacteria.

Cardamom is one essential oil that your skin needs on its team. With the power to renew our skin cells and help fight the signs of ageing, cardamom promotes a youthful complexion free from blemishes. As an antiseptic, cardamom oil can also act as a natural cleanser for our skin, so it’s worth adding a few drops to your usual daily cleanser to harness its skin-friendly properties.

Cardamom essential oil benefits

We love cardamom for its versatility, and there’s barely an area of our lives that it doesn’t seem able to improve with its calming, warm aroma. In times of stress and sadness, diffuse the powerful scent to banish negative emotions and rediscover your focus. When you need to dig deep and find the courage to face a tricky situation, spend some time breathing the soothing scent of cardamom to clear your thoughts and strive for what you want to achieve.

Linked to improved circulation, many find that cardamom works wonders on the hair and scalp too. By encouraging blood flow to the scalp, cardamom essential oil is often used to help keep hair looking strong and healthy. It can also help to prevent dandruff, so add a few drops of cardamom to your usual shampoo or conditioner for a regular boost.

On an emotional level, aromatherapists often turn to cardamom to help those in need of a little boost in their love lives. Add to a warm bath or diffuse the scent to help ignite feelings of passion and create a sensual ambience.

Cardamom essential oil facts

Colour	Pale yellow
Consistency	Light
Note	Top
Strength of aroma	Strong
Blends well with	Rose, cinnamon, bergamot, orange, cloves, cedarwood and caraway
Aromatic scent	Cardamom essential oil has a spicy, sweet and slightly balsamic fragrance