The essential oil of Cardamom is extracted by steam distillation from the seeds of the fruit gathered just before they are ripe.
The main chemical components of cardamom oil are a-pinene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene, limonene, 1, 8-cineole, y-terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-oil, a-terpineol, a-terpineol acetate, citronellol, nerol, geraniol, methyl eugenol and trans-nerolidol.
The therapeutic properties of cardamom oil are antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and tonic.
Cardamom oil is particularly helpful for the digestive system. It works as a laxative and soothes colic, wind, dyspepsia and nausea - even nausea in pregnancy. It warms the stomach and helps with heartburn.

When feeling weak and mentally fatigued, cardamom oil can help with its refreshing and uplifting effect.

Cardamom oils' expectorant properties help clear coughs. It is a well-known remedy for impotence and low sexual response.

Cardamom oil is most beneficial to the digestive system, but can also help with the treatment of coughs, and a general feeling of not feeling that well.

Some Method of Aplication :
* Burners and vaporizers
o In vapor therapy cardamom oil can be useful for the digestive system, for coughs and fatigue.
* Blended oil or in the bath
o As a massage oil or diluted in the bath, cardamom oil can assist with digestive system, coughs and be used as a general tonic. It is excellent in the bath, leaving you feeling refreshed and stimulated.

Cardamom blends well with :
It blends well with rose, orange, bergamot, cinnamon, cloves, caraway and cedarwood.