Cardomon essential oil is distilled from the ripe fruit (seeds) of the herb. The dried seeds are extensively used in food in India but also in Europe & the Middle East. They have also been used as a traditional Chinese remedy for thousands of years for digestive & urinary complaints & Hippocrates promoted their use for various conditions. Cardomon essential oil has a sweet spicy warming aroma which blends well with citrus oils as well as other spice oils Ylang Ylang Rose & Neroli. It is often used as a fragrance in soaps & perfumes as well as in pharmaceuticals for stomach complaints. Try adding 2 drops of Cardomon 1 drop of Rose & 2 drops of Bergamot to a burner or diffuser to create an exotic warming atmosphere. Or blend 2 drops of Cardomon with 1 drop of Ylang Ylang & 2 drops of Sweet Orange in 10ml of Peach Kernel oil. Add to warm bathwater for a luxurious & seductive soak.