Cardamom 5ml

A close relative to Ginger, Cardamom is known as being the most expensive cooking spice and for being beneficial to the digestive system in a variety of ways. 

Cardamom is commonly used to help reduce indigestion and nausea, and to soothe stomach discomfort and promote digestion. Its distinct scent can lessen motion sickness while promoting a positive mood. 

Cardamom has profound effects on the respiratory system due to its high 1,8-cineole content, which promotes clear breathing and respiratory health. Native to Southeast Asia, Cardamom is added to traditional Indian sweets and teas for its cool, yet minty aroma and flavor. 

dōTERRA Cardamom essential oil is extracted from Cardamom seeds grown in Guatemala, using our strict CPTG® testing standards. Through a collaborative and responsible sourcing arrangement, we are able to have a significant impact on the lives of local partners, ensuring that these farming communities enjoy improved livelihoods. 

It has been scientifically proven to have the following benefits –

Respiratory Benefits:

• Infections
• Asthma
• Anti-inflammatory
• Calming and soothing

Digestive Benefits:

• Colic
• Muscle tonic
• Gastric ulcers
• Generalized discomfort
• Spasm reduction
• Calming and soothing
• Constipation
• Very mild

How to use:

Aromatic:

• Soothing and calming to mind
• Uplifting to the mood
• Promotes clear breathing
• Alleviate nausea and morning sickness

Topical:

• Apply over the chest to alleviate respiratory congestion
• Apply over the abdomen to reduce spasm and digestive upset
• Muscle spasm

Internal:

• Use in a capsule to stimulate digestion before meals
• Alleviation of gas, bloating and spastic irritation

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Tips on how to use Breathe CPTG essential oil

• Rub on chest or bottoms of feet before exercising to help open airways.
• If you or your child has asthma, keep a bottle of Breathe with you at all times.  To help the symptoms of asthma either rub the oil on chest, bottom of feet, or put a drop in the palm of hands and take a deep breath.
• Diffuse: in a child’s bedroom 20 minutes before you put them to bed. This is to help calm the senses before bedtime, allowing for a restful sleep.
• For the snorer in your family, diffuse or rub Breathe on their chest before bed for a better nights rest.
• For a child with asthma, send them to school with cotton balls and a bottle of Breathe.  When they are having a hard time breathing have them put a couple drops on the cotton ball and breathe in with deep, slow, breaths.
• If you have a cold, rub on chest and neck to help making breathing easier.
• In event of infection – diffuse in general household areas to prevent others from getting same bug. In room of person with infection set to diffuse 10 minutes every hour round the clock.
• Apply Directly: to chest of adults, back of adults, on the bones behind the ears, on the forehead and facial sinuses, on the bottoms of feet of children and adults, on vita flex points of feet, hands and head.
• May dilute 1:1 for skin application on small children.
• Arthritis and Rheumatism: Mix Breathe 4 drops, Lemon 4 drops, White Fir 2 drops – may use roller bottle and apply to areas of pain during the day.
• Mix Breathe 4 drops, Roman Chamomile 4 drops, Lavender 6 drops, and apply to areas of pain in the evening.
• Sore Throat and have to sing in the choir NOW —apply to the throat externally, Breathe 2 drops, Lavender 4 drops, Basil 2 drops – roller bottle great.
• Shingles: Mix Breathe 6 drops, coconut oil 10 drops –spritz on blisters for pain and skin recovery.

Breathe

Respiratory issues are a prevalent and unwanted circumstance for many individuals. Both young and old are bothered by this troublesome and sometimes chronic condition.

Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) essential oils are a perfect way to address congestion and many other respiratory issues with sustained benefit. Breathe is a remarkable blend of the purest essential oils which combine to open airways and alleviate respiratory stress. Their collective characteristics promote elimination of bacteria and viruses and help to soothe inflamed tissues and airways.

A proprietary blend including Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Lemon and Ravensara can easily be applied topically to the affected area. When combined with a warm moist compress the tissues are eased with deep penetrating effects.


doTERRA’s Breathe Essential Oil Blend – Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, expectorant, cell and tissue repair, asthma relief; using Breathe can give relief from colds, bronchitis, sore throats, sinusitis, coughs and respiratory congestion. De-congests sinus passages, combats lung infections and relieves allergy symptoms.


Its pleasant aroma is calming to the senses and perfect for night time diffusion allowing for a restful sleep. Diluting Breathe with pure fractionated coconut oil is ample to allow its use with even the smallest of children. Breathe can be used topically and diffused into the air.

This blend works very well with children and adult with Asthma.

Ideas for Use

You can diffuse the doTERRA Breathe Metabolic Blend, in to the air while you sleep.  It works better than any cough syrup and much easier on your body.  You can even use 3-4 drops in a netti pot and it helps get rid of the mucus.  It penetrates deep in your nasal passages to actually kill the germs and helps you feel better.

When combined with a warm moist compress the tissues are eased with deep penetrating effects.  Its pleasant aroma is calming to the senses and perfect for night time diffusion allowing for a restful sleep.  Diluting Breathe with pure fractionated coconut oil is ample to allow its use with even the smallest of children.

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Health Concern ~ Asthma

Asthma is a complex bronchial disorder with a wide variety of root causes.  Simply described an asthma attack occurs as the air passageways become inflamed and muscles may contract both of which limit the air being taken into the lungs.  As the body tries to compensate for this loss wheezing, coughing, excess mucus or other signs of shortness of breath occur.  Symptoms can also be complicated by previous medications used to treat the problem.

Asthma varies in severity.  Most suffering will have attacks of shortness of breath interspersed with longer periods of normal breathing.  Some will have more severe attacks and others suffer milder shortness of breath continuously.  With more severe attacks immediate medical attention should be sought.  There are a number of types of asthma and sometimes it appears to run in families.  The various types include: Allergic Asthma, Exercise-Induced Asthma, Cough-Variant Asthma, Work-Related Asthma, and Nocturnal Asthma.

Allergic asthma attacks (or even other forms) may be triggered by common allergens or everyday situations.  Some of the most common are:

·    Animals (pet hair or dander)

·    Dust

·    Changes in weather (most often cold weather)

·    Chemicals in the air or in food

·    Exercise

·    Mold

·    Pollen

·    Respiratory infections, such as the common cold

·    Stress

·    Tobacco smoke

Inhalers or other techniques to quickly open air passageways are helpful to some but in other cases tend to exacerbate the problem.  Therefore using them should be carefully tested to be assured they provide positive results.  Most experts in essential oils advise a slow and metered approach to using oils with attention to what the root cause and triggers for attacks might be.

Special Precautions: With potential life threatening diseases, it is always recommended to progress with treatment under the care of a licensed medical practitioner.

Oils, blends & products recommended:

Oils & Blends: Bergamot, Breathe, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary

Essential oils based products: Life Long Vitality supplements

Also consider: Helichrysum, Lime, Marjoram, On Guard, Oregano, Thyme