Cardamom CO2 Extract
September 15, 2011 | Posted in: Herbs & Essential Oils
Source: Guatamala
Distillation: CO2 Select extraction
Botanical name: Elletaria cardamomum
Note: Has a fluid consistency
Cardamom has an ancient history in Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Roman traditional medicines. In India, it is known as the Queen of Spices. It prevents digestive tract infections, gas and nausea. Cardamom stimulates and regulates the production of gastric juices. Because cardamom is such a fragrant spice, it is a natural mouth freshener. It also helps prevent mouth ulcers.
Oral administration of cardamom seeds has been shown to help in the inhibition of cancer cells’ growth. Sometimes the cancer cells were even killed, according to some studies. Cardamom when consumed every day has also been shown to reduce the blood pressure of people with hypertension. This means that it lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardamom is detoxifying, and can help reduce excess body fat.
In ancient Egypt, cardamom was used as an aphrodisiac. The aroma of this oil is conducive to stimulating sexual response in men and women. It is also relaxing to the nervous system and eases mental fatigue.
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