Cardamom Essential Oil

Cardamom Essential Oil (Elettaria cardamomum): Steam Distilled Spice Oil for Diffuser, Perfumery, Soap and Body Care

Quick answer: Cardamom Essential Oil is a steam distilled oil from Elettaria cardamomum seeds with a sweet, spicy and softly camphoraceous aroma. It is used in diffusers, diluted massage blends, soaps, candles and perfumery. It suits home users and bulk buyers alike, with a two year shelf life and COA and MSDS available on request. It comes in 100 ml and 500 ml bottles for home use and 1 kg to 25 kg packs for brands and bulk buyers.

Cardamom Essential Oil is the aromatic oil recovered from green cardamom seeds by steam distillation. RV Organica’s Cardamom Essential Oil is an Indian-origin, colourless to pale yellow liquid with a thin consistency, packed at our facility in Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana, and offered in sizes from 100 ml to 25 kg.

What is cardamom essential oil and how is it made?

Cardamom essential oil comes from the seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, the plant known as the Queen of Spices. Steam passes through the crushed seeds and carries the volatile aroma compounds with it. When the steam cools, the oil separates from the water and is collected. No solvents are involved in this process, which is why steam distillation is the standard method for this oil.

The aroma comes mainly from two compounds. Our specification lists 1,8-cineole at 20 to 45 percent and α-terpinyl acetate at 25 to 45 percent, along with linalool and linalyl acetate. Cardamom oil is covered by ISO 4733:2004 and BIS IS 15068:2001, which set out the characteristics used to assess its quality. The COA for your batch is the document to read against them.

What does cardamom essential oil smell like?

The scent is sweet, spicy and warm, with a cooling, camphor-like edge that keeps it fresh rather than heavy. Many people describe it as the smell of freshly opened cardamom pods. Because it is both sweet and sharp, it lifts a blend without dominating it, which is why perfumers and soap makers reach for it so often.

How do you use cardamom essential oil in a diffuser?

Add a few drops to a diffuser to fill a room with a warm, clean spice note. It works well in the morning, during work or study, and in any space that needs a fresh, inviting scent. Cardamom also blends easily with citrus, wood and resin oils, so it is a useful base for your own diffuser blends. Pair it with sweet orange essential oil for a bright, sunny mix, or with frankincense essential oil for a deeper, more grounded one. You can explore more options in our diffuser oils collection.

How do you use cardamom essential oil in body oils and skin care?

Always dilute cardamom oil before it touches the skin. It dissolves in alcohol and fixed oils but not in water, so mix it into a carrier oil first. The right ratio depends on how much you are making and where it will be used, and our essential oil dilution calculator works it out for you. Once diluted, it adds a warm spice note to massage oils, body oils, creams and scrubs.

Can you use cardamom essential oil in soap, candles and perfume?

Yes. Makers value cardamom oil as a spice note that rounds out woody, citrus and resinous blends. In soap and body care, add it to your base at the level your formulation recommends. In candles, test a small batch first, because scent throw changes with wax type and wick size. In perfumery it works as a spice accent that adds lift and complexity. Cardamom can also be used on its own as a simple, recognisable signature scent.

What are the specifications of cardamom essential oil?

The botanical name is Elettaria cardamomum, the CAS number is 8000-66-6 and the FEMA number is 2241. The oil has a relative density of 0.917 at 25°C, a refractive index of 1.463, a flash point above 55°C, an acid value of up to 1.0 mg KOH/g and moisture content of up to 0.3 percent. It has a characteristic sweet, spicy and camphoraceous odour. The shelf life is two years, and the oil is soluble in alcohol and fixed oils and insoluble in water.

How should you store cardamom essential oil?

Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. Close the cap straight after each use, because air and light speed up oxidation and dull the aroma over time. Stored well, the oil keeps its quality for the full two year shelf life.

Is cardamom essential oil safe to use?

Cardamom essential oil is for external use only. Do not ingest it. Always dilute it in a carrier oil before applying it to the skin, do a patch test first, and avoid direct sunlight on treated skin. Keep it away from children and pets, and consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant or nursing. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Can you buy cardamom essential oil in bulk?

Yes. The oil is available in 100 ml, 500 ml, 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg packs, so it works for home use, small makers and manufacturers. COA and MSDS can be requested for each batch. For wholesale or private label enquiries, write to info@rvorganica.com.

What pack sizes and bulk options are available for Cardamom Essential Oil?

RV Organica sells Cardamom Essential Oil in 100 ml and 500 ml bottles for home users and small makers, and in 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg packs for perfume, cosmetic, soap, candle and aromatherapy brands. Every size comes from the same batch process at our facility in Nimbri, Panipat, so a brand can test a small bottle first and then reorder in bulk with a consistent aroma. For quantities above 25 kg, regular monthly supply or private label orders, write to info@rvorganica.com or call +91 8937003005.

How is Cardamom Essential Oil shipped and what quality documents come with it?

Orders are packed in sealed containers and dispatched from Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana, and shipped across India, with free delivery on orders above ₹999; we also export to overseas buyers. Each batch is checked before dispatch, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are available for every batch, which most brands need for their records and compliance. Dilute it before skin use and patch test first, and keep it away from the face of young children because of its 1,8-cineole content.

About RV Organica

RV Organica is the brand of RV International, an essential oil manufacturer in India based at Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana 132104. Our work is backed by ISO 22000, Halal, Kosher, HACCP and MSME registration. For questions about this oil or bulk supply, contact us at info@rvorganica.com or +91 8937003005.