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Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum L. Common name: Cardamon/ Lesser Cardamon, Elaich Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Elettaria cardamomum L. |
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Common name: |
Cardamon/ Lesser Cardamon, Elaichi |
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Plant family: |
Zingiberaceae |
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Genus: |
Elettaria |
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Appearance/Color: |
A thin liquid with a pale to light brown consistency. |
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Odor: |
Top note with a Sweet strong aroma. |
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Origin: |
India and
Srilanka |
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Method of
Extraction: |
Hydro Distillation |
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Concentration: |
50 Percent |
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
is a perennial, herbaceous rhizomatous monocot, belonging to the family
Zingiberaceae. It is a native of the moist evergreen forests of the Western
Ghats of South India. The cardamom of commerce is the dried ripe fruit
(capsule) of the cardamom plant. This is often referred to as the 'Queen of
Spices' because of its very pleasant aroma and taste and is highly valued from
ancient times. It is grown extensively in the hilly regions of South India at
elevations of 600-1300 m as an under crop in forest lands. Cardamom is also
grown in Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania and Guatemala. Guatemala is
incidentally the largest producer of cardamom now.
Cardamom oil is produced
commercially using crushed fruits. It is used mainly as an alternative to the
spice for flavouring a wide range of processed and frozen foods, condiments,
gelatines and beverages. It is also used to a minor extent as tobacco
flavouring, and in cosmetics, soaps, lotions and perfumes. Oleoresin is used as
an oil substitute in similar products.
Also known as hydrosols, floral
waters are actually a by-product of the steam distillation process used to
capture essential oils. During a normal essential oil distillation process, the
steam containing the oils is cooled to turn it into water, and the essential
oils floating on top are skimmed off and bottled. The remaining water is
considered floral water! Any floral water contains water, water-soluble
components of the plant, and trace amounts of the essential oil. This unique
composition lends each floral water a full spectrum of the essence and
properties of the botanical material from which it was derived. Though they are
most often called floral waters, hydrosols can be produced from any plant
matter like herbs, needles, leaves, woods, barks, and seeds.
Floral waters have many valuable
uses in beauty, skincare, haircare, and household products. At Venkatramna
Industries, we offer wide range of floral waters for a variety of product
applications. They can be sold as pure floral waters to be used as sprays and
spritzers, or they can be strategically blended with other ingredients to
create versatile consumer products.
COMMON USAGE
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Skincare (Cosmetics)
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Perfumery
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety Summary
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Hazardous: Not classified as hazrdous.
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Contraindications (Oral): Pregnancy,
breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependant cancers, children under 5
years of Age.
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Maximum Dermal Use Level: Not Established
Organ Specific Effects
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Adverse Skin Reactions: Not known.
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Cardiovascular Effects: Not known.
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Reproductive Toxicity: Not Known
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Hepatotoxicity: Not Found
Systemic Effects
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Acute Toxicity:
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ORAL (LD50): Not Known
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DERMAL (LD50): Not known
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Subcute & Subchronic Toxicity: Skin: May
cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: May cause
gastrointestinal tract irritation. Inhalation: Inhalation of mist or vapor may
cause respiratory tract irritation.
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Carcinogenic: Not Classified
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity: Not available
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Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous
short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
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Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available
