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Cardamon (black)

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Amomum subulatum

Large cardamon, Nepalese cardamon, Greater Indian cardamon

Zingiberaceae · Hạt · Seeds · Steam-distilled

Botanical illustration of Amomum subulatum; seeds used to extract Cardamon (black) essential oil
Cardamon (black) essential oil, extracted from the seeds of Amomum subulatum. Botanical illustration, Lê Mai Library.

Safety

CNS risk in young children

Oils high in 1,8-cineole can cause CNS and breathing problems in young children when applied near the nose.

Contraindication: do not apply to or near the face of infants or children.

Likely not hazardous in pregnancy based on data for the major constituents.

No information on dermal reactions.


Usage guidelines

Contraindications
Infants, young children, facial area

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
1,8-Cineole61.3 %
β-Pinene8.9 %
α-Terpineol7.9 %
α-Pinene3.8 %
(−)-allo-Aromadendrene3.2 %
γ-Terpinene2.0 %
δ-Terpineol1.6 %
Terpinen-4-ol1.3 %
δ-Elemene1.2 %
β-Myrcene1.2 %

Botanical source

Amomum subulatum is a perennial herb of the eastern Himalayas (Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, northeast India). Larger and darker seeds than green cardamon, with a smokier note from traditional fire-drying.

Family Zingiberaceae. Same family but different genus from green cardamon (Elettaria cardamomum).

In Indian cuisine the two cardamons serve different roles, green for desserts and drinks, black for curries and savory masalas.


Notes

Limited availability. 1,8-Cineole content is very high (61.3 percent), higher than green cardamon and close to eucalyptus oil.