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Cardamom (Guatemala)
🌿 Scent Profile
Warm, spicy and sweet, with a cooling camphor-eucalyptol freshness and a slight lemony note.
⚡ Functionality
Cognitive Enhancement, Digestive Aid, Mood Boost
⚗️ Chemistry
Spice essential oil: Terpinyl acetate (~40%), 1,8-Cineole (~25%), Limonene, Linalool, Sabinene.
🛡️ Safety
Guatemalan cardamom is often used in fine fragrance; no added concerns. Perhaps slightly higher cineole – avoid direct sniff from bottle to prevent nose tingle. Otherwise, normal use is fine.
🌍 Sourcing
Extracted from Elettaria cardamomum seeds in Guatemala.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The scientific literature provided is for informational purposes only regarding the raw botanical materials.