Cardamom

elletaria cardamomum - distilled from the dried ripe fruit (seeds).  Has a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance with a woody-balsamic undertone.  Has elements of  SPICIE, FRUITIE, & SEEDIE. Used to flavor pharmaceuticals, extensively as a fragrance in soaps and  perfumes. Flavor ingredient in curry and spice products.

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating. Possible sensitizer. Dilute well for topical use. Can cause skin irritation if sensitive skin. Cardamom should not be used for children under 5 years old, as 1,8 cineole can also cause CNS and breathing problems in young children.  

CHARACTER: "Confidence Weaver" Clarifying, Stimulating, Encouraging, Enthusiastic, Refreshing, Invigorating, Stability, Contentment

ETHERIC COLORS: Green, Blue, Gold, Pink, Violet

NUMBER:  4     

 GEMS:  Carnelian, Sugilite, Tiger Eye, Lapis Lazuli  

 CHAKRA:  1  

 ELEMENT:  Water, Air

PERFUME NOTE:  Top      

ASTROLOGICAL:  Venus & Mercury, Taurus

ENERGY TYPE:  3 or 2; Warm & Dry

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Clarity, Concentration, Direction, Motivation, Straightforward, Enthusiasm, Confidence, Courage, Purpose

USED FOR HEALING THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Mental stress, Apathy, Confusion, Inflexible, Judgmental, Intolerant, Unreasonable, Burnout, Suspicion, Sluggish, Self-pity, Bewildered, Rigid

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Anorexia, cramps, indigestion, heartburn, vomiting, Bad breath, edema, bacterial infection

PROPERTIES: Aphrodisiac, expectorant, anti-catarrhal

Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, tonic

PERSONALITY:  Allows the spiritual to become interwoven with the physical. Can clear the mind for insights into improving our spiritual welfare.

+Strong, forthright, stimulating.  You know exactly where you are with them.

+No hidden motives. Instills inspiration in others.

+Very good leader.  Believes in fairness and justice. Good teacher.

+Wears an air of detachment as if nothing worries them.

+Financially careful, probably frugal.  Never gets into any shady deals.

+Likes to have a few pennies tucked away for impulse buys.

+Loves flattery.  Can be passionate, and love romance, possibly dreaming up crazy and exciting things to do.

+Never dull.  Leads interesting life, everything seems like an adventure.

+Can be strict with their children.  May expect them to be carbon copies of themselves.

-If negative, mostly suffers mental stress that can make them apathetic.

-Can become suspicious of everyone who tries to help.

-If steamed, they go for the jugular.

BLENDS:  Brave Heart,  Caldera,  Carnelian,   Cinnamon Bears,  Circle of Light,  Desert Serenade,   Dragon Quest,  Eucalyptus Grove,Gingerbread,  Muladahara, Princess Bride,  Red Jasper, Timberline, Vanilla Pie Spice,  Yellowstone,      

     

 ARCHETYPES;  LEADER, PIONEER, REBEL, SEEKER, VISIONARY, VISHNU, THE PRESERVER

Blends well with ROSE, ORANGE, BERGAMOT, CINNAMON, CLOVE, CARAWAY, YLANG YLANG, CEDAR, and NEROLI.

(Cineol, terpinyl acetate, limonene, sabiene, linalol, linalyl, pinene, zingberene.)