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Cardamom Oil

Cardamom oil is used for fragrance and flavours apart from its several therapeutic uses. Cardamom oil is commonly used as a digestive tonic. Cardamom has been known to kill bacteria in the digestive system.

Cardamom has antioxidant, diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. It may help neutralize the effects of tobacco, insect bites, and even the ingestion of mild poisons.

Apart from its culinary uses, it is used as a mouth freshener as well.

Cineole-based oil is used as a flavoring in various products, including beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and meat products, owing to its pleasant spicy aroma and taste. The fragrance of cardamom is due to its actives and because of this property.

Cardamom is used in Garam masala, cookies, pudding, rice porridge, cakes, bread and halwa. It is also used in alcoholic beverages like whiskey and also in cocktails as syrup.

Apart from its culinary uses, it is used as a mouth freshener as well.

Sources : Roots of Chrysopogon zizanioides

Nutraceuticals

  • It can be taken orally for nerve and circulation problems, stomach pain and menstrual problems. It can be applied to the skin for lice, insect bites, stings and burns.

Aromatherapy

  • In aromatherapy, vetiver is often used to promote relaxation and relieve stress. Its calming properties can create a sense of tranquillity and help ease the mind and body.

Fragrance

  • In perfumery, vetiver is more popular today because it works so brilliantly as a fixative.

Culinary

  • Vetiver is also found in the ingredient lists of many foods where it enhances the flavors and taste of other ingredients. Some of these include: ice cream, flavored syrups, incense, chewing tobacco, and soft drinks.