Cardamom - Directing Passion

Anger * Sexuality * Transmutation

 

Cardamom is a member of the ginger family, native to India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan.  The seeds of the plant are one of the world's most expensive spices, normally only outstripped in price by weight by saffron and vanilla.  Through steam distillation of the Cardamom seeds, you are gifted this unique yet familiar fragrance of Cardamom essential oil.

 

Consider anger and passion. Both are similar feelings - fiery and poised to flare up if fuelled.  The difference between the two is passion has a constructive outlet, where anger does not.  When you are frustrated, angry or stuck, Cardamom finds beneficial and creative ways to release the fire within. For example, if you are not happy with the situation you can become destructive or you can become creative.  Cardamon leads you down the creative path to be an innovator, a revolutionist, to be an instigator of change that serves you, the people you love and all of humanity.

 

“My gift to you is Directing Passion”

 

Seed oils possess the essence of pure potentiality.  Cardamom’s contains a fieriness allowing your passions and what truly excites you to emerge.  How often in life are you buried under obligations and tasks, neglecting what you yearn to do?  Cardamom ignites your soul, pushing clutter and distraction away.  He awakens you to the legacy you were born to bestow upon the Earth.  Cardamom ensures you devote the necessary attention to completing that mission. 

 

Cardamom enhances the bonds between lovers as his aphrodisiac qualities awaken desire in the bedroom.  Cardamon is the flamenco dancer of the aromatherapy Kingdom.  He awakens new levels of sensuality, allowing you to explore and express essential aspects of yourself.  Often people can be more comfortable in their sexuality than in their sensuality. Know that you are multifaceted.  Cardamom invites you to relish the bliss of creating or recreating a relationship with your sensual self.

 

If you have experienced, or still experience, grief, pain or anguish around your sexual or sensual energy through violation, abuse or disempowerment, turn to cardamom’s warm and soothing touch to gently restore you.  Maybe you have been told stories that sex is dirty, that love making doesn't really exist or that no one cares about you because they just want one thing from you.  Cardamon burns away these unhelpful tales.  He tenderly massages away these hurts and breathes a hymn of healing, reminding you of your magnificence, your light. 

 

 

From Gifts of the Essential Oils by Adam Barralet & Vanessa Jean Boscarello Ovens 

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

A close relative to Ginger, Cardamom is known as an expensive cooking spice and for being beneficial to the digestive system in a variety of ways. Cardamom is commonly used internally to help soothe occasional stomach discomfort.* Its distinct scent can promote a positive mood. Ingested Cardamom also has profound effects on the respiratory system due to its high 1,8-cineole content, which promotes clear breathing and respiratory health.* Native to Southeast Asia, Cardamom is added to traditional Indian sweets and teas for its cool, minty aroma and flavor. dōTERRA Cardamom essential oil is extracted from Cardamom seeds grown in Guatemala, using our strict CPTG® testing standards. Through a collaborative and responsible sourcing arrangement, we are able to have a significant impact on the lives of local partners, ensuring that these farming communities enjoy improved livelihoods. 

USES

• Use internally as part of a daily health regimen to support healthy gastrointestinal function.* 

• Add to bread, smoothies, meats, and salads to enhance food flavor. 

• Diffuse or inhale for a sense of openness and mental clarity. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice. Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid. 

Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below. 

CAUTIONS

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. 

 

PRIMARY BENEFITS 

  • May help maintain overall gastrointestinal health when taken internally* 

  • Internal use may soothe the digestive system* 

  • Consume to promote clear breathing and respiratory health* 

  • Flavourful spice for cooking and baking 

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