Description

Our Cinnamon  Essential Oil is steam distilled from the spicy green leaves of the small Cinnamomum zeylanicum evergreen tree, also known as the True Cinnamon tree, growing wild in the forests of Sri Lanka. This spice essential oil has a stunning spicy, resinous, warm, radiant, woodsy aroma. Cinnamon Leaf Oil is one of the most recognizable essences even among those who are unfamiliar with aromatherapy. Cinnamomum zeylanicum, also called Cinnamomum verum is generally referred to as Ceylon Cinnamon; Ceylon being the old, pre-independence name for Sri Lanka, the native home of True cinnamon. Cinnamon has a long history of culinary uses, adding spice to desserts, entrees, and hot drinks. Its pleasant scent has lead it to be a perfect addition to creams, lotions and soaps.

Plant Part: Leaves

Origin: Sri Lanka

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Description / Color / Consistency: A brownish yellow to dark liquid with a medium consistency.

Aromatic Summary : A middle note of medium aroma, it has a warm, spicy scent between that of clove and cinnamon, but with herbaceous notes.

Blends With: Lavender, Cedarwood, Orange, Lemon, Neroli, Ylang-ylang, Rosemary and Thyme.

Common Uses/ Benefits

Pungent, spicy and warming, Cinnamon Essential Oil is helpful with pain and inflammation management, especially for conditions like chronic inflammation. Applied topically in extremely low concentration in a carrier oil, Cinnamon Oil assists in restoring ease and comfort to tired, fatigued or overworked muscles and joints. Cinnamon nourishes and restores the body’s own ability to produce a healing response. Along with helping to support pain and inflammation management, Cinnamon Essential Oil is a powerful immune support and can help reduce the presence of unwanted fungal or viral activity. Diffusion of Cinnamon Oil can energize a sluggish mind and can be useful to inspire creativity, to awaken the senses and to stimulate the appetite. Emotionally and energetically, Cinnamon Essential Oil warms and inspires. This essential oil fosters greater self-confidence and increases self-assurance. Due to the inherent strength of this essential oil, Cinnamon essential Oil is often used to provide additional emotional support and increase energy when one is feeling exhausted or run down mentally. Cinnamon Oil can also be used to create a sensual atmosphere, because of its potent aphrodisiac properties.

Cautions:  For External use only.Essential oils should be diluted before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided.

Storage: It is recommended that oils be stored in dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.