Enjoy spicy, warming, and comforting essential oils? Try Cardamom essential oil. Cardamom essential oil comes from the cardamom plant, an herbaceous perennial that is a member of the ginger family and native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 13 feet tall and has long pointed leaves, and bears fruit pods that contain 15-20 brownish seeds. These seeds are harvested, dried, and steam-distilled to create 100% pure essential oil. While cardamom is widely cultivated throughout Asia and the Middle East, Guatemala is the largest producer of cardamom in the world as of today.

Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, dating as far back as the 4th century BC, cardamom is deeply calming and soothing for the body and mind. It’s also a popular spice in Indian and Scandinavian cooking, and is probably best-known for its spicy-sweet aroma and flavor. Today you’ll find it in everything from chai tea to candles and body care products. Keep reading to find out the benefits of cardamom essential oil and how you can incorporate it into your wellness routine.

CARDAMOM ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS

Great for the skin, scalp, and mind, cardamom essential oil has a wealth of benefits when applied topically or inhaled.

CARDAMOM ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS FOR THE SKIN

• Evens skin tone
• Soothes dry, cracked lips
• Balances skin oil levels
• Relieves skin irritations
• Aids in the healing of minor cuts and scrapes
• Cleanses skin and prevents breakouts
• The natural cooling sensation helps ease tense muscles

CARDAMOM ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS FOR THE HAIR

• Cleanses and clarifies the scalp
• Prevents flakiness
• Strengthens and nourishes hair follicles
• Adds shine and vibrancy

CARDAMOM ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS FOR THE MOOD

• Energizing and uplifting
• Calms and comforts uneasiness
• Grounding
• Promotes mental clarity

CARDAMOM ESSENTIAL OIL USES

Ready to start using cardamom essential oil? Here are some of our favorite ways to use it to support your body and mind, and enhance your surroundings.

FOR THE BODY

• Add 4 drops of cardamom essential oil to 1 ounce of your favorite face cleanser to reduce the frequency of acne breakouts.
• Mix 5 drops of cardamom essential oil and 3 drops of cedarwood essential oil with 1 tablespoon of marula oil and use it to massage sore muscles.
• Add 4 drops of cardamom essential oil to 1 tablespoon of shampoo and wash hair to promote shine and strengthen locks.
• Mix 3 drops of cardamom essential oil and 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil and massage into the scalp to remove flakiness and protect hair follicles.
• Add 2 drops of cardamom essential oil and 2 drops of eucalyptus essential oil, to your diffuser along with water (as directed) to promote clear breathing.

FOR THE MIND

• Add 2 drops of cardamom essential oil, 1 drop of cinnamon essential oil, and 2 drops of cedarwood essential oil and to your diffuser along with water (as directed) to promote mental clarity.
• Mix 4 drops of cardamom essential oil and 3 drops of rosemary essential oil with 1 teaspoon of honey and add to a hot bath to soothe a worried mind and promote relaxation.
• Add 2 drops of cardamom essential oil to the cotton insert of an essential oil inhaler and breathe deeply to ground yourself while traveling, at work, or on-the-go.